Silver Tips Tea Blog

Here's a look at what goes on behind the scenes, our thoughts on tea, fun facts and customer comments.

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Preserving Eyesight with Hot Tea

Did you know that Hot Tea was good for your eyes?  Well, it is.  Researchers believe a daily cup can reduce the risk for glaucoma.  So, in addition to the...

Preserving Eyesight with Hot Tea

Did you know that Hot Tea was good for your eyes?  Well, it is.  Researchers believe a daily cup can reduce the risk for glaucoma.  So, in addition to the...

Homestay Program at Makaibari

What makes a cup of tea taste good? Is it flavor notes? The feel of the loose leaves in your hand? The memory of the place where you bought it...

Homestay Program at Makaibari

What makes a cup of tea taste good? Is it flavor notes? The feel of the loose leaves in your hand? The memory of the place where you bought it...

Rajah Banerjee: Darjeeling's Bad Boy

Raj Vable, our friend and the Founder of Young Mountain Tea and frequent visitor to India & Makaibari, shares his thoughts about owner Rajah Banerjee. We hope you enjoy reading about this enigmatic...

Rajah Banerjee: Darjeeling's Bad Boy

Raj Vable, our friend and the Founder of Young Mountain Tea and frequent visitor to India & Makaibari, shares his thoughts about owner Rajah Banerjee. We hope you enjoy reading about this enigmatic...

Makaibari Tea Estate Season Begins

Time for my favorite tea to be available again - First Flush Darjeeling from Makaibari Tea Estate. The harvest was late this year, a trend in evidence for the past...

Makaibari Tea Estate Season Begins

Time for my favorite tea to be available again - First Flush Darjeeling from Makaibari Tea Estate. The harvest was late this year, a trend in evidence for the past...

Tasting Tips

A while ago, a group of professional tasters asked to taste Teas at our Tea Room. We were intrigued. Apparently, all large food companies have professional tasters and multiple tastings are...

Tasting Tips

A while ago, a group of professional tasters asked to taste Teas at our Tea Room. We were intrigued. Apparently, all large food companies have professional tasters and multiple tastings are...

December Trends

We love to analyze what our customers buy.  It validates anecdotal evidence and sometimes we're surprised at what we find.  This being December, it is always the heaviest month for Tea-of-the-Month subscriptions...

December Trends

We love to analyze what our customers buy.  It validates anecdotal evidence and sometimes we're surprised at what we find.  This being December, it is always the heaviest month for Tea-of-the-Month subscriptions...