whistler teapot

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

Hand blown European tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle was developed 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 produced in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, healthy youngsters.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to respond with new variations of tea pot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the teapot their own specialization.

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A.. Some state Americans are switching 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 1960s are also gaining acceptance as additional folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we relish an assortment of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.

Research with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis. Green tea, already extolled 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 touch off 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.