 whistling teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made Euro tea pot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being produced in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, sound kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Now,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America.
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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining
adoption as more folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different 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 subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research indicates. 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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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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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