 collectible teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective gift
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
made European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot was developed 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 forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of tea kettle culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.
Now,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States.
Some say Americans are shifting 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 earning
adoption as other people try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
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 extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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our unique glass-within-glass oil and vinegar cruet decanters.
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elegant kitchen gourmet cruets.
- Great for a birthday
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- Christmas, housewarming
and/or romantic gifts.
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