whistling tea kettle

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable gift choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand made European tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle 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 shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, healthy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to develop new variations of tea kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States. Some say 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the sixties are also gaining adoption as additional folks try to stay away from caffeine.

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

Studies 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 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.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
• Christmas, housewarming and/or romantic gifts.