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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, hardy children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialism.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
Some suppose Americans are changing from "happy hour"
to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is
increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing
shrinking expense budgets, the "power lunch"
is being replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 1960s are also gaining
acceptance as other people try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research indicates. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can activate
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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