unique teapot

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

Hand blown Euro teapot. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle was developed in China in the 16th 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 significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, sound kids.

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

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S. Some state Americans are changing from "happy hour" to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing shrinking expense budgets, the "power lunch" is being replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also realising acceptance as additional folks try to refrain 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 perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Research with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. Green teas suppress the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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Browse 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.