ceramic teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand blown Euro tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured 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, sound children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted potters to respond with new variations of tea pot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.A.. Some state Americans are changing over 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 1960s are also earning adoption as additional folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an assortment of gourmet teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties is ideal 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 disorders, new research suggests. Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can touch off 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.