 whistling tea kettle
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
blown European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, healthy kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
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 accounts, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
acceptance as other folks try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri 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 tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research implies. Green teas inhibit 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.
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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