 whistling tea kettle
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, sound children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some suppose Americans are changing over 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
adoption as other folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Research
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 disorders,
new research indicates. Green teas subdue 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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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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