 yixing teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown European teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialization.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some state Americans are changing from "happy hour"
to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is
increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing
shrinking expense budgets, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also earning
acceptance as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we love an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the various tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea 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 implies. Green teas suppress 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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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our unique glass-within-glass oil and vinegar cruet decanters.
- See our selection of
elegant kitchen gourmet cruets.
- Great for a birthday
gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal
gifts,
- Christmas, housewarming
and/or romantic gifts.
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