 whistling teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift
choice for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea kettle. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
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 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, sound children.
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 rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some state Americans are switching 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 60s are also gaining
adoption as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea 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 disorders,
new research implies. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can touch off
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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