collectible teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present selection for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand made European teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st teapot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for long life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, healthy youngsters.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to respond with new variations of tea kettle culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some suppose Americans are changing over 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 60s are also gaining acceptance as more folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the different 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 diseases, new research indicates. Green teas suppress 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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• 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.