english teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand blown European tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot was developed 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 made in forms which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, sound children.

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

Presently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S. Some state Americans are switching 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also realising adoption as more people try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we savor an assortment of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the various tea types. A choice 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 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.