 tea kettle
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present
choice for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown Euro tea kettle. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialization.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A..
Some suppose Americans are switching from "happy hour"
to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is
increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing
shrinking expense accounts, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining
adoption as more folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an assortment of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Research
with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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- Great for a birthday
gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal
gifts,
- Christmas, housewarming
and/or romantic gifts.
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