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A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present selection for showers, 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, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, sound children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to develop new variations of teapot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialism.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. Some suppose Americans are switching 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 gaining acceptance as additional people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an assortment of gourmet teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties is perfect for tea time 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 disorders, new research suggests. 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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Gourmet ice cream desserts you can make at home - McCook Daily Gazette

Gourmet ice cream desserts you can make at home McCook Daily Gazette Old-fashioned French Pot ice cream is incredibly dense, creamy and delicious on its own, but you can put a gourmet twist on a family favorite with these fun and easy recipes from Graeter's Ice Cream. Make your own ice cream sandwiches with this recipe ... and more »

Grilling inspirations: Recipes to whet your appetite - Sacramento Bee

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Grilling inspirations: Recipes to whet your appetite Sacramento Bee A photo in an old copy of "Gourmet" magazine inspired blogger Adrienne Capps to create this recipe. She decided to grill not only the avocado but all the guacamole ingredients, creating a new twist on a favorite recipe. Find the recipe here.

5 Best Gourmet Burgers In Canada - Huffington Post Canada

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5 Best Gourmet Burgers In Canada Huffington Post Canada Reader's Digest has chosen Canada's best gourmet burgers "that are sure to put your backyard grill on the map," with the mouth-watering Deux Chevaux from the Windsor, Ont., eatery Motor Burger listed first in the rundown. Recipes for the Deux Chevaux ... Windsor burger honoured by Reader's DigestWindsor Star (blog) all 3 news articles »