brown betty teapot

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable gift selection for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand made European tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, hardy children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture. Great Britain, 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 U.S. Some say Americans are changing over 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 60s are also gaining adoption as additional people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal 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 tea time or a simple tea party.

Research with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis. Green tea, already lauded 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 activate 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.