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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Meet Madeline Weinrib - a fan of Makaibari

Madeline Weinrib's showroom in Manhattan reflects her personality and extensive travels.  And Makaibari tea is part of her life - read about her travels here.

Meet Madeline Weinrib - a fan of Makaibari

Madeline Weinrib's showroom in Manhattan reflects her personality and extensive travels.  And Makaibari tea is part of her life - read about her travels here.

Tea is popular in Calcutta...again

Prime Minister Modi of India has been serving and giving Makaibari tea to his guests, including President Obama.  Tea is back in vogue in Calcutta - now known as Kolkata...

Tea is popular in Calcutta...again

Prime Minister Modi of India has been serving and giving Makaibari tea to his guests, including President Obama.  Tea is back in vogue in Calcutta - now known as Kolkata...

Customer's visit to Makaibari

Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea just visited Makaibari and sent us some memorable pictures.  His company is based on the principle that the joy of tea should benefit...

Customer's visit to Makaibari

Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea just visited Makaibari and sent us some memorable pictures.  His company is based on the principle that the joy of tea should benefit...

Tea in India

A cold morning in Kolkata, India and what could be better than reading the newspaper and enjoying a hot cup of tea in clay pots.  This is necessity's practical solution...

Tea in India

A cold morning in Kolkata, India and what could be better than reading the newspaper and enjoying a hot cup of tea in clay pots.  This is necessity's practical solution...

The record-breaking Makaibari Silver Tips Imperial

Just before the summer solstice this year, on the full moon night of June 13, from a minute past midnight to 3 am, specially trained women plucked the two leaves...

The record-breaking Makaibari Silver Tips Imperial

Just before the summer solstice this year, on the full moon night of June 13, from a minute past midnight to 3 am, specially trained women plucked the two leaves...

Chai - Add some Spice to your Life!

Just about every tourist takes a picture of a chaiwallah expertly mixing milk into an aluminum tea kettle, sitting cross-legged in a tea stall[/caption] Everyone knows Chai – the spicy,...

Chai - Add some Spice to your Life!

Just about every tourist takes a picture of a chaiwallah expertly mixing milk into an aluminum tea kettle, sitting cross-legged in a tea stall[/caption] Everyone knows Chai – the spicy,...