glass teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand blown European tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy youngsters.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America. Some suppose 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also gaining acceptance as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of gourmet 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 ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Studies 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 suggests. 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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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.