whistler teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable present selection for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand made Euro tea kettle. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated 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 significations, for example, peach shape for long life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy youngsters.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. Some state Americans are shifting 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 sixties are also realising acceptance as other people try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the various tea types. A selection of tea varieties is ideal 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 diseases, 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.