whistling tea kettle

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

Hand made European tea kettle. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the United States. Some suppose Americans are changing 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 60s are also earning adoption as more people try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we relish an assortment of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for afternoon tea 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 disorders, new research implies. 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.