collectible teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present choice for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand made Euro tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, hardy youngsters.

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

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S. Some say 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also earning adoption as additional folks try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we enjoy an potpourri of gourmet teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for afternoon tea 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 suppress 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.
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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.