whistler teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present selection for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand blown European tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America. Some state Americans are changing 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also realising adoption as other people try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.

Research with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis. Green tea, already lauded 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 trigger 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,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.