ceramic teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective gift idea for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand made European teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic 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 made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for many, sound kids.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA. Some suppose Americans are switching over 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the sixties are also earning adoption as other people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we relish an assortment of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the various 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 subdue arthritis. Green tea, already extolled 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 activate 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.