english teapot

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

Hand made Euro teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the United States. Some state Americans are changing 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining adoption as other folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we relish an assortment of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties is ideal 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 inhibit 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.