Silver Tips Tea Blog

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Afternoon Tea, not High Tea

Even the most upscale establishments incorrectly refer to the elegant Afternoon Tea as "high tea".  It's understandable since the word 'high' has connotations of 'superior'.  Consider high society or higher-than-thou...

Afternoon Tea, not High Tea

Even the most upscale establishments incorrectly refer to the elegant Afternoon Tea as "high tea".  It's understandable since the word 'high' has connotations of 'superior'.  Consider high society or higher-than-thou...

What is Earl Grey?

We've been surprised twice this past week by customers thinking that Earl Grey was just a Breakfast or "regular" tea.  By "regular", they meant a straight black tea similar to...

What is Earl Grey?

We've been surprised twice this past week by customers thinking that Earl Grey was just a Breakfast or "regular" tea.  By "regular", they meant a straight black tea similar to...

Chinese restaurants in China

On our last day, we visited the Green Tea Restaurant in Longjing Village.  This is a popular stop for tourists and locals alike and look how picturesque it is with...

Chinese restaurants in China

On our last day, we visited the Green Tea Restaurant in Longjing Village.  This is a popular stop for tourists and locals alike and look how picturesque it is with...

Mooncake Festival in China

As our trip drew to a close, we found ourselves right in the middle of the Mid-Autumn Festival otherwise known as Moon Cake festival.  This year it fell on September...

Mooncake Festival in China

As our trip drew to a close, we found ourselves right in the middle of the Mid-Autumn Festival otherwise known as Moon Cake festival.  This year it fell on September...

Winner of our Tea Recipe Contest

We received quite a few recipes for our Tea Recipe context - Earl Grey Cookies, Poached Fish, Tea Ice Cream, Savory Tea Breads and more, but the one we selected...

Winner of our Tea Recipe Contest

We received quite a few recipes for our Tea Recipe context - Earl Grey Cookies, Poached Fish, Tea Ice Cream, Savory Tea Breads and more, but the one we selected...

Top 10 Food Trends for 2013

Here's the list published by the Sterling-Rice Group's culinary council - this is a brand strategy firm: Sour flavors - lemon is in! Better-for-the-waistline food - chefs will be replacing...

Top 10 Food Trends for 2013

Here's the list published by the Sterling-Rice Group's culinary council - this is a brand strategy firm: Sour flavors - lemon is in! Better-for-the-waistline food - chefs will be replacing...