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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Words from a Dedicated Fan

A couple of weeks ago I received an e-mail from Bill, one of our long-time customers, asking about the differences in our Earl Grey teas.  I explained that the tea...

Words from a Dedicated Fan

A couple of weeks ago I received an e-mail from Bill, one of our long-time customers, asking about the differences in our Earl Grey teas.  I explained that the tea...

Hot outside? Drink Hot Tea. No, really!

I am continually amazed by the new things I learn about tea.  Now, in the dog days of summer, this one seemed particularly compelling.   Did you know that drinking...

Hot outside? Drink Hot Tea. No, really!

I am continually amazed by the new things I learn about tea.  Now, in the dog days of summer, this one seemed particularly compelling.   Did you know that drinking...

Chai Popularity Contest Results are In!

Results are in for the Chai contest!  We asked you to rank our many Chai blends by order of popularity. As promised, we've selected our 3 winners, and for those of...

Chai Popularity Contest Results are In!

Results are in for the Chai contest!  We asked you to rank our many Chai blends by order of popularity. As promised, we've selected our 3 winners, and for those of...

Trekkers at Makaibari

Chris & Peter Merg are intrepid trekkers.  They've covered impressive ground in Nepal and Tibet and before heading to Sikkim/Bhutan, they had stopped at Makaibari.  I met them and we...

Trekkers at Makaibari

Chris & Peter Merg are intrepid trekkers.  They've covered impressive ground in Nepal and Tibet and before heading to Sikkim/Bhutan, they had stopped at Makaibari.  I met them and we...

Visitors at Makaibari

Makaibari has a special appeal for visitors because it is a heritage tea factory and the owner is on the premises, a rarity among Darjeeling tea estates.  A casual visitor...

Visitors at Makaibari

Makaibari has a special appeal for visitors because it is a heritage tea factory and the owner is on the premises, a rarity among Darjeeling tea estates.  A casual visitor...

The Old and the New at Makaibari

Over 150 years ago, Chinese carpenters were imported to manage the tea factory. Needless to say, they used materials and designs that reflected their origin and comfort. Here is a...

The Old and the New at Makaibari

Over 150 years ago, Chinese carpenters were imported to manage the tea factory. Needless to say, they used materials and designs that reflected their origin and comfort. Here is a...