glass teapot

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present idea for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, sound children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some say 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also earning acceptance as other folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we enjoy an potpourri of gourmet 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 repress arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. Green teas subdue 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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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
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