 whistling tea kettle
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
made European tea pot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of tea kettle culture.
Great 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 U.S.A..
Some state Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also earning
acceptance as more people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the different 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 subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled 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 trigger
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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