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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Hibiscus in herbal teas

Question from a customer yesterday:  Why do so many herbal teas have hibiscus?  Answer:  To steep quickly and provide color.  If you steeped a bunch of herbs like lavender, chamomile,...

Hibiscus in herbal teas

Question from a customer yesterday:  Why do so many herbal teas have hibiscus?  Answer:  To steep quickly and provide color.  If you steeped a bunch of herbs like lavender, chamomile,...

New Year reflections

I hope this new year brings joy and good health to all.  Last year was our first full year after our expansion and we pored over our numbers to see...

New Year reflections

I hope this new year brings joy and good health to all.  Last year was our first full year after our expansion and we pored over our numbers to see...

The fan club grows...

I've already posted a story about the The Tipsters - a very specific, loyal group of Silver Tips Tea Room fans.  Well, it seems the group is growing.  Do I...

The fan club grows...

I've already posted a story about the The Tipsters - a very specific, loyal group of Silver Tips Tea Room fans.  Well, it seems the group is growing.  Do I...

A very welcome gift

For the past 2 days, I've been coming home to find notices on my front door from the UPS guy.  Having worked from home in the past, I know all...

A very welcome gift

For the past 2 days, I've been coming home to find notices on my front door from the UPS guy.  Having worked from home in the past, I know all...

What customers are buying

With just 2 shopping days to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to see what our customers purchased online this season.  We always do a brisk business in teas...

What customers are buying

With just 2 shopping days to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to see what our customers purchased online this season.  We always do a brisk business in teas...

Good friends at the Tea Room

Yesterday, a good friend and her family stopped by the Tea Room on their way to Blue Hill at Stone Barns.  Although Linda and I started in the tea business...

Good friends at the Tea Room

Yesterday, a good friend and her family stopped by the Tea Room on their way to Blue Hill at Stone Barns.  Although Linda and I started in the tea business...