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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Our favorite Tea Book

Of all the tea books we've come across, the one we love best and recommended most was a little book called, "Serendipitea, a guide to the varieties, origins, and rituals...

Our favorite Tea Book

Of all the tea books we've come across, the one we love best and recommended most was a little book called, "Serendipitea, a guide to the varieties, origins, and rituals...

Kettles vs. Teapots

We are often asked if teapots can be put on the stove to boil water.  The answer, with very few exceptions, is a resounding No!  Kettles are for boiling water, teapots...

Kettles vs. Teapots

We are often asked if teapots can be put on the stove to boil water.  The answer, with very few exceptions, is a resounding No!  Kettles are for boiling water, teapots...

Some of our favorite things

We found this picture at a garage sale several years ago and have treasured it ever since.  It's been at the Tea Room, at my house and is now in...

Some of our favorite things

We found this picture at a garage sale several years ago and have treasured it ever since.  It's been at the Tea Room, at my house and is now in...

Wear and Tear

One of our new wholesale customers called asking what policy they should establish for breakage. I told them about our clear, but civil, sign and they thought it was hilarious....

Wear and Tear

One of our new wholesale customers called asking what policy they should establish for breakage. I told them about our clear, but civil, sign and they thought it was hilarious....

Gaiwan

Meaning literally a "lidded cup", this is the authentic Chinese tea cup. Its functionality is pure. You place the tea leaves in the bowl, add water and then sip the...

Gaiwan

Meaning literally a "lidded cup", this is the authentic Chinese tea cup. Its functionality is pure. You place the tea leaves in the bowl, add water and then sip the...

A burst of flowers

We're preparing for a spell of summer today. The forecast calls for temperatures to be in the 80's all weekend long. Our sidewalk cafe tables are ready, the planters painted...

A burst of flowers

We're preparing for a spell of summer today. The forecast calls for temperatures to be in the 80's all weekend long. Our sidewalk cafe tables are ready, the planters painted...