tea kettle

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand made European tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialism.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some suppose Americans are changing 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 60s are also earning acceptance as more people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

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