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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Herbal Blends vs. Tea

Herbal Blends vs. Tea

We're ever ready to educate our customers about the difference between Teas and Herbs. The confusion arises, of course, because of the common usage of the term 'Herbal Tea'. Well,...

Herbal Blends vs. Tea

We're ever ready to educate our customers about the difference between Teas and Herbs. The confusion arises, of course, because of the common usage of the term 'Herbal Tea'. Well,...

Durgi - Tea Plucker at Makaibari

Durgi - Tea Plucker at Makaibari

As you wind up the Pankhabari road towards Makaibari Estate in Darjeeling, you are mesmerized by the immense beauty stretching all around you. Steep hills lined with green tea bushes,...

Durgi - Tea Plucker at Makaibari

As you wind up the Pankhabari road towards Makaibari Estate in Darjeeling, you are mesmerized by the immense beauty stretching all around you. Steep hills lined with green tea bushes,...

3 Rules to Storing Tea

3 Rules to Storing Tea

Tea is a hardy item.  It keeps well. Nevertheless, you have to follow some simple rules in maintaining its flavor and integrity. The most basic is - no glass or...

3 Rules to Storing Tea

Tea is a hardy item.  It keeps well. Nevertheless, you have to follow some simple rules in maintaining its flavor and integrity. The most basic is - no glass or...

A Long Time Makaibari Customer

A Long Time Makaibari Customer

Couldn't agree more!  Still my daily cup and this year was world-class!

A Long Time Makaibari Customer

Couldn't agree more!  Still my daily cup and this year was world-class!

Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply Chain Disruptions

With the holiday season around the corner and supply disruptions continuing, we thought we should update you on the situation and how we are managing through the various challenges.  As many...

Supply Chain Disruptions

With the holiday season around the corner and supply disruptions continuing, we thought we should update you on the situation and how we are managing through the various challenges.  As many...

Makaibari 1st Flush Reserve - A Satisfied Customer!

Makaibari 1st Flush Reserve - A Satisfied Custo...

Always happy to hear from long time customers. Especially when they are Makaibari Darjeeling fans. Matt's been a customer for almost 20 years and he recently tried our Limited Manufacture First...

Makaibari 1st Flush Reserve - A Satisfied Custo...

Always happy to hear from long time customers. Especially when they are Makaibari Darjeeling fans. Matt's been a customer for almost 20 years and he recently tried our Limited Manufacture First...