whistling tea kettle

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present idea for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand made European tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy kids.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture. Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S. Some suppose Americans are shifting 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 1960s are also earning acceptance as more folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we enjoy an assortment of healthy 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.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research indicates. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off 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.