brown betty teapot

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

Hand blown European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historical 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 different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, sound kids.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted potters to respond with new variations of tea kettle culture. Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. Some state 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 sixties are also realising adoption as more folks try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an assortment of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different 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 subdue arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders, new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can actuate 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,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.