High quality japanese tea pot. Imported from leading European manufacturers. A present of a whistling teapot is the perfect selection. At tea time, brew a teapot of herbal tea in an elegant pot.

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

Hand made European tea pot. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, hardy children.

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

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback 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 budgets, the "power lunch" is being replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also earning adoption as additional people try to avoid caffeine.

Today we enjoy 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 afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis. Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders, new research indicates. 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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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.
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