 whistling teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown Euro tea kettle. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, hardy children.
Early
teapots, when imported 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 teapot their own specialization.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
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 accounts, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 1960s are also earning
adoption as more 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 respective 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 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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