collectible teapot

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

Hand blown Euro tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historical 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 enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy kids.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to produce new variations of teapot culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S. Some state Americans are changing 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also gaining acceptance as other people try to avoid caffeine.

Today we relish an potpourri of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations 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 reduce arthritis. Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research suggests. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger 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.