 ceramic teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present
selection for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made European teapot. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot originated in China in the sixteenth 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 significances,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy children.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some state Americans are switching 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 gaining
acceptance as additional people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we love an potpourri of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various 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 diseases,
new research suggests. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off
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
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- Great for a birthday
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- Christmas, housewarming
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