 brown betty teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made European tea kettle. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank assorted 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 luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to produce new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialty.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also gaining
acceptance as other people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of healthy 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 afternoon tea 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 diseases,
new research indicates. 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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