 collectible teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown European tea kettle. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, sound kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to produce new variations of tea pot culture.
Britain, 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 say Americans are switching 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also gaining
acceptance as additional folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of herbal healthy 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 tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 disorders,
new research suggests. Green teas suppress 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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