whistler teapot

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable gift selection for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand made Euro tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for many, healthy youngsters.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to prepare new variations of teapot 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 comeback in the United States. 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the sixties are also gaining acceptance as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we savor an assortment of gourmet 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 perfect 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 diseases, new research suggests. Green teas suppress 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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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.

TeaGuide Tea Rooms - Canada - Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba in English style tea & * Loose Bliss tea prepared in a teapot. * Chai service. tea beverages. - An Herbal leaf Tea and Herb Co. [Tea room and merchant] -