Fine cast iron tea pot. Brought in from leading European makers. A gift of a chinese teapot is the ideal selection. At tea time, brew a teapot of healthy Green Tea Benefits in an elegant pot.

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A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present idea for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand made European tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st teapot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, hardy kids.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired potters to produce new variations of tea pot culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialty.

Presently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America. Some suppose Americans are changing 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 realising adoption as more folks try to avoid 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 respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.

Studies 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 disorders, new research suggests. 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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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.
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