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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Oh to be in England....

Now that Spring is here....do you remember that ditty? Well, it came back to me front and center today meeting Frank and his lovely family at the Tea Room. Here's...

Oh to be in England....

Now that Spring is here....do you remember that ditty? Well, it came back to me front and center today meeting Frank and his lovely family at the Tea Room. Here's...

Steeping Times

A customer asked me yesterday why her green tea always turned out bitter. It turns out she was using the right temperature of water and the right amount of leaf...

Steeping Times

A customer asked me yesterday why her green tea always turned out bitter. It turns out she was using the right temperature of water and the right amount of leaf...

Lotus Candlestick Jasmine

This was such a great hit at our Tea Tasting that I thought it deserved its 15 minutes of fame. Lotus Candlestick is a Flowering Tea. Variously called Artisan Teas,...

Lotus Candlestick Jasmine

This was such a great hit at our Tea Tasting that I thought it deserved its 15 minutes of fame. Lotus Candlestick is a Flowering Tea. Variously called Artisan Teas,...

Makaibari Served Over Ice

Several years ago, Prince Charles served Makaibari Silver Tips Iced at a prestigious function. We were fortunate enough to have been sent one of the programmes as a souvenir. Closer...

Makaibari Served Over Ice

Several years ago, Prince Charles served Makaibari Silver Tips Iced at a prestigious function. We were fortunate enough to have been sent one of the programmes as a souvenir. Closer...

The art of tea

The weather is improving in Darjeeling but still, not a drop of rain. You can't hurry Mother Nature. Some years the season starts early March. Of late, with the climate...

The art of tea

The weather is improving in Darjeeling but still, not a drop of rain. You can't hurry Mother Nature. Some years the season starts early March. Of late, with the climate...

Love is in the air...

Not For Lovers Only! This has been our refrain since we opened. Why should Valentine's Day be just for lovers?! So, to spread joy and love all around, we've expanded...

Love is in the air...

Not For Lovers Only! This has been our refrain since we opened. Why should Valentine's Day be just for lovers?! So, to spread joy and love all around, we've expanded...