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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
made Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
Some suppose Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
adoption as more people try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an assortment of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the various tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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Recipe: Mexican Chopped Chicken SaladRecipe Description: Light, tasty, not really Mexican. But, the chips and beans surely give it a Tex-Mex type vibe. Recipe: Turkey Cranberry Relish ScoopsRecipe Description: This refreshing relish came about when my sister made a wonderful gelatin salad for dessert on Thanksgiving. Cranberry is a favorite flavor for both of us, but this dessert was more refreshing and flavorful than any cranberry combination I\'d had before. A few changes later, these traditional ingredients have a new life in these festive bites for any holiday party.
Coutesy of © 2010 Kim Hendrickson, author of Savory Bites: Easy, Sophisticated Hor d\'Oeuvers for Every Occasion
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