 ceramic teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown Euro tea kettle. Teapots have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea kettle 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 produced in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some suppose Americans are shifting 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 1960s are also realising
acceptance as more folks try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of herbal teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the respective 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 activate
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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