Silver Tips Tea Blog

Here's a look at what goes on behind the scenes, our thoughts on tea, fun facts and customer comments.

Silver Tips Tea Blog - Main

A word from one of our most loyal customers

"The anticipation is over.  The tea is in!  I would like to order 1 pound of the Darjeeling Makaibari First Flush and 2 pounds of the Darjeeling Makaibari Second Flush...

A word from one of our most loyal customers

"The anticipation is over.  The tea is in!  I would like to order 1 pound of the Darjeeling Makaibari First Flush and 2 pounds of the Darjeeling Makaibari Second Flush...

Makaibari 2009 now available

How auspicious that the first chests we will open at our new office & warehouse today will be the 2009 Makaibari 1st and 2nd flush.  We will be opening the...

Makaibari 2009 now available

How auspicious that the first chests we will open at our new office & warehouse today will be the 2009 Makaibari 1st and 2nd flush.  We will be opening the...

In praise...

"One thing is sure - tea - hot or cold, is the drink of refreshment for those who can get to the tearoom." Thanks, Joe - always appreciated!

In praise...

"One thing is sure - tea - hot or cold, is the drink of refreshment for those who can get to the tearoom." Thanks, Joe - always appreciated!

Small Business Advice

I've given a lot of business advice in the past week! I either know what I'm doing or I sound good! So for all you budding small business owners out...

Small Business Advice

I've given a lot of business advice in the past week! I either know what I'm doing or I sound good! So for all you budding small business owners out...

Tea Manufacture - China

Although the details of manufacture may change from country to country, just about all whole leaf manufacture involves hand-sorting.  Here is an excellent picture from one of our organic suppliers in...

Tea Manufacture - China

Although the details of manufacture may change from country to country, just about all whole leaf manufacture involves hand-sorting.  Here is an excellent picture from one of our organic suppliers in...

Plucking Tea

Yesterday, I was once again asked about the tea leaf - my customer called it "raw tea".  Was it green and was it fresh and how does it get manufactured? ...

Plucking Tea

Yesterday, I was once again asked about the tea leaf - my customer called it "raw tea".  Was it green and was it fresh and how does it get manufactured? ...