Fine ceramic tea pot. Brought in from leading European producers. A gift of a brown betty teapot is the ideal choice. At tea time, brew a teapot of earl grey tea in an elegant pot.

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

Hand blown Euro tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being made in forms which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, sound children.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining adoption as other people try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we savor an potpourri of herbal 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 subdue arthritis. Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders, new research indicates. Green teas subdue 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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Browse 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.


What's happening: school plays, 'Arthur Christmas,' Sturgeon Stampede and more
Fond du Lac Reporter
The North Fond du Lac School District Theater, located at Horace Mann High School PAC, 325 McKinley St., will show "Arthur Christmas." Showings will be held at 7 pm Friday, Feb. 10; 2 and 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 11; and 2 pm Sunday, Feb. 12.

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My DVD Wrapup: A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, Lady and the Tramp, Downton ...
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Could warm winter benefit sidewalk cost?
Hannibal.net
By DANNY HENLEY Around the end of each year, people often dream of a white Christmas. At the Mark Twain Museum, Cindy Lovell is hoping that Hannibal's virtually snow-free winter continues. Why? “My idea would be that the money we're saving on snow ...

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