ceramic teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand blown Euro tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy youngsters.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to produce new variations of teapot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.

Presently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the America. Some suppose Americans are switching 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 gaining acceptance as additional folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an potpourri of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties is ideal for tea time 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 implies. Green teas suppress 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.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.