 whistling teapot
A
Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made European tea kettle. Tea pots 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 16th Century.
The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialization.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the America.
Some suppose Americans are shifting 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also gaining
adoption as more folks try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research indicates. Green teas subdue 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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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