tea kettle

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand made Euro teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, hardy kids.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture. Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialism.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. Some say Americans are shifting 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 more folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an potpourri of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. 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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