 collectible teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown Euro tea kettle. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea kettle originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, sound children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.A..
Some suppose Americans are changing 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 sixties are also realising
acceptance as more folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy 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 perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Research
with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded 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 touch 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
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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