brown betty teapot

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

Hand made Euro teapot. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value all over 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 produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, hardy children.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America. Some state 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 1960s are also realising acceptance as more 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 versions of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for tea time 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 diseases, new research indicates. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off 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,
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