yixing teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present selection for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand made Euro teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth 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 numerous, hardy youngsters.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to develop new variations of teapot culture. Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some say 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also realising acceptance as other people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we enjoy 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 selection 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 lauded 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 set off an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
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