yixing teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot 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 crafters.

Hand made Euro tea kettle. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, hardy youngsters.

Early teapots, when brought 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 tea kettle their own forte.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S. Some state Americans are changing over 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 realising acceptance as additional people try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of gourmet teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for afternoon tea 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 disorders, new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger 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.