whistling teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present selection for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand blown European teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea pot was developed 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 made in forms which had symbolic significances, 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 kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S. Some say 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the sixties are also realising acceptance as additional folks try to stay 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 variations of the various 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 lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research suggests. Green teas suppress 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.