glass teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective gift idea for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand blown European tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, hardy children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to develop new variations of teapot culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.

Presently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the America. 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 earning adoption as more people try to stay 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 versions of the various tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for tea time 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 suggests. Green teas inhibit 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.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.