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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured 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 youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of tea kettle culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the United States.
Some say Americans are switching 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
acceptance as other folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an assortment of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the various 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 repress arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can actuate
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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