 whistler teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy children.
Early
teapots, when imported 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 specialism.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.
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 budgets, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
adoption as other folks try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we relish an assortment of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 suggests. Green teas subdue the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can touch off
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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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.
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