unique teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot was developed in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth 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 youngsters.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some say Americans are changing 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also realising acceptance as additional people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we savor an potpourri of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties is perfect 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 indicates. 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.