 brown betty teapot
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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank 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 long life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, hardy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A..
Some say Americans are changing 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 60s are also earning
adoption as more folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an assortment of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Research
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 implies. Green teas inhibit 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.
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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