The Yixing Swimming Dragon Teapot is a part of the ancient culture of China. The special clay from which this teapot is made is called Zisha clay. "Zi" means purple, while "sha" means sand.

Because of the porous nature of zisha clay, tea connoisseurs believe that each Yixing teapot should be dedicated to only one kind of tea. Over time, Yixing teapots develop a seasoning from repeated use, making the tea brewed from a well used teapot a special treat.

The practice of hand-tying leaves is an age-old Chinese art form that dates back to the Song Dynasty. Marie Antoinette received a gift of blooming tea from the Emperor himself and adored the tea as it revealed the mysterious flower hidden within. This Imperial Blooming Tea Collection includes 12 hand-tied blooming tea balls and 2 double walled glass tumblers.

Make that special someone feel like a queen with this unusual gift.

Say Thank You to your Administrative Assistant on this, their day.  Recognize their hardwok and all they do for you.   Hopefully you got them a gift.  Something like this gift basket would have been perfect.  It has all sorts of teas, cookies and a special gift inside. 

Didn't get them a gift?  Ok, here's what you do...click here and order it right now! With express delivery, of course.  Make a nice card with a picture of the gift basket on front and write a little note inside apologizing profusely for your incompetence and that their gift will be arriving on (insert date).

After how much you just had to spend on express delivery I'll bet you won't forget this holiday in the future, will ya?

Take note:  Administrative Professionals Day is always the Wednesday of the last full week of April.