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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A Word from an Appreciative Customer

"Well Done!  We have made Silver Tips Tea a part of our Anniversary Celebration.  This visit was delightful in its specialness - an experience we wanted to share with others.  So...

A Word from an Appreciative Customer

"Well Done!  We have made Silver Tips Tea a part of our Anniversary Celebration.  This visit was delightful in its specialness - an experience we wanted to share with others.  So...

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...

From Nashville to New York

Earlier this week, a chauffered car pulled up and two older ladies, very Southern, came to tea at our Tea Room.  They were from Nashville and were on a summer...

From Nashville to New York

Earlier this week, a chauffered car pulled up and two older ladies, very Southern, came to tea at our Tea Room.  They were from Nashville and were on a summer...

Happy Birthday, Rajah!

Today is Rajah Banerjee's birthday - the owner of Makaibari.  I sent him a chocolate cake (yes, one can be in the U.S. and order chocolate cakes  to be delivered...

Happy Birthday, Rajah!

Today is Rajah Banerjee's birthday - the owner of Makaibari.  I sent him a chocolate cake (yes, one can be in the U.S. and order chocolate cakes  to be delivered...

Coffee & Tea Trends

The August 2009 issue of Specialty Coffee Retailer, a trade magazine for the coffee/tea industry just published 2010 trends.  It noted that breakfast teas, non-caffeine (rooibos) teas and the healthy reputation...

Coffee & Tea Trends

The August 2009 issue of Specialty Coffee Retailer, a trade magazine for the coffee/tea industry just published 2010 trends.  It noted that breakfast teas, non-caffeine (rooibos) teas and the healthy reputation...

Feedback on 2009 Makaibari

Here's the first report, received yesterday,  from one of our loyal Makaibari fans on this year's crop: "After hearing all the bad weather reports from the Makaibari Estate earlier this...

Feedback on 2009 Makaibari

Here's the first report, received yesterday,  from one of our loyal Makaibari fans on this year's crop: "After hearing all the bad weather reports from the Makaibari Estate earlier this...