unique teapot

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

Hand made Euro tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture. England, 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 United States. Some suppose Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also earning adoption as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal healthy 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 ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Research 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 disorders, new research implies. 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.
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