tea kettle

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

Hand blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle was developed in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when imported 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 forte.

Currently, 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the sixties are also realising adoption as other folks try to avoid 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 respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis. Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. 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.