The history of tea is an interesting one. Boiling water was a practice done by travelers and soldiers in ancient china. They figured out that to boil water at a certain temperature would remove its impurities giving them potable water. They also started adding green tea leaves to the boiling water to give it a certain flavor. This led to the formulation of tea. In Europe on the other hand, such nomads and warriors also boiled water for it to be potable but they placed wheat and barley grain on their water to add flavor, thereby fermenting such ingredients to what we now know as malt beer. In North America, tea kettles were normally used by cowboys for their coffee during cattle runs and drives. These kettles had to be strong and sturdy for the long haul. For most of the part, a lot of the tea kettles were made of copper which conducted heat easily. In china, tea kettles were made of porcelain which added to the allure of the eastern world. Such tea pots and tea cups were so artfully done that it was highly traded.
These days kettles are mostly made from stainless steel and depending on the brand, design and size the range of prices may start from 20 dollars up to 300 dollars and up. En vogue these days are blue tea kettles. They are trendy and a hot thing to buy because they are pleasing to the eye and are inexpensive. These blue kettles are enamel coated stainless steel kettles that are practical to have and may fit in any kitchen setting as the color differentiates itself from the normal dull color of regular kettles.
Some of the blue tea kettles worth mentioning are the following:
- Le Creuset Azure Blue Tea Kettle which retails for around 70 dollars
- Le Creuset Cobalt Blue Whistling Kettle which retails for around 70 dollars
- Meyer Kitchen Aid 2.25 quart Soft Grip Kettle which retails for around 48 dollars
- Oxo Uplift Tea Kettle Deep Blue which retails for around 60 dollars
- Rachael Ray Ball Style Blue Kettle which retails for 40 dollars. This is a very popular blue tea kettle that it has back orders which may show how sellable Rachael Ray is to the American market.
- Chantal Classic Blue Kettle with Hohner Harmonica Whistle which retails between a 100 to 120 dollars
These are some of the blue tea kettles available online, save for the Rachel Ray. A good consideration as a Christmas gift to a loved one.
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Why Buy A Round Coffee Table Or A Small Coffee Table
When looking for a small coffee table or a round coffee table you need to first decide what the table is to be used for. Another consideration is where you will be placing your table and what size is your home and lastly what size is your budget. Finding the right piece of furniture to fill an empty space in a small room, and still be functional, a round coffee table or a small coffee table may be what you are looking for.
If you require the table to be a functional piece of furniture you will need it to be big enough to provide a place for coffee cups, bottles or snacks for every member of your family. A small coffee table or a round coffee table may not be big enough and you should consider a long rectangular table or two small square coffee tables. This decision of course rests on how many family members you have.
A round coffee table or a small coffee table may fit nicely into the junction of an `L'-shaped sofa, but it can also fit neatly near a wall and serve as an end table, depending on its size.
How Else Can You Benefit From Your Coffee Table?
There are other ways to benefit from your small coffee table or your round coffee table apart from providing a place to put your drink. They can be used to place a lamp or even used for card games. Children also benefit from a small coffee table and also round coffee tables as they can use them as a meal table or a games table as they are low.
The size, color and material of your small coffee table can be almost anything you desire. It can be made from wood, glass or metal and in any size. A large round coffee table would be best suited to a large room. Whether made of steel, plastic or wood a round coffee table or a small coffee table may also be fitted with a drawer or shelf underneath it, to hold magazines or childrens' games such as cards, tiddlywinks and dominos. These tables can also be used to display a clock or an ornament, the list is endless.
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If you require the table to be a functional piece of furniture you will need it to be big enough to provide a place for coffee cups, bottles or snacks for every member of your family. A small coffee table or a round coffee table may not be big enough and you should consider a long rectangular table or two small square coffee tables. This decision of course rests on how many family members you have.
A round coffee table or a small coffee table may fit nicely into the junction of an `L'-shaped sofa, but it can also fit neatly near a wall and serve as an end table, depending on its size.
How Else Can You Benefit From Your Coffee Table?
There are other ways to benefit from your small coffee table or your round coffee table apart from providing a place to put your drink. They can be used to place a lamp or even used for card games. Children also benefit from a small coffee table and also round coffee tables as they can use them as a meal table or a games table as they are low.
The size, color and material of your small coffee table can be almost anything you desire. It can be made from wood, glass or metal and in any size. A large round coffee table would be best suited to a large room. Whether made of steel, plastic or wood a round coffee table or a small coffee table may also be fitted with a drawer or shelf underneath it, to hold magazines or childrens' games such as cards, tiddlywinks and dominos. These tables can also be used to display a clock or an ornament, the list is endless.
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