 whistling teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
made European teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea kettle was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to respond with 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.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A..
Some say Americans are switching over 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 1960s are also realising
adoption as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we love an potpourri of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Research
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research suggests. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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