whistler teapot

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

Hand blown Euro tea pot. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first 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 forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for long life and good luck, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted potters to produce new variations of tea pot culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America. Some suppose Americans are changing over 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 realising acceptance as more people try to avoid caffeine.

Today we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties is perfect for tea time 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 inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can activate 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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Innovative Food Holdings announces acquisition of Artisan Specialty Foods, Inc. - MarketWatch (press release)

Innovative Food Holdings announces acquisition of Artisan Specialty Foods, Inc. MarketWatch (press release) NAPLES, Fla., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OBB:IVFH) , a marketer and purveyor of over 5000 high quality gourmet food products throughout the United States to professional chefs and to the gourmet consumer ... Innovative Food acquires Chicago-based gourmet food companyNaples Daily News Innovative Food Holdings Acquires Artisan Specialty Foods - Quick FactsNASDAQ all 12 news articles »

Specialty mall expanding into farmers and gourmet foods - The Times and Democrat

Specialty mall expanding into farmers and gourmet foods The Times and Democrat An Orangeburg antique, craft and specialty mall is expanding to include a farmers and gourmet food market. Five Rivers Market at 950 Chestnut St. plans to add locally and South Carolina-grown meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables and dairy products ...

CityCenter DC to get specialty food market - Washington Post (blog)

CityCenter DC to get specialty food market Washington Post (blog) (Matt McClain - The Washington Post) Plans are starting to shape up for the gourmet food market slated for CityCenter DC, one of the city's largest development rising from the ground, with about 11 speciality merchants being identified for the space, ...