Silver Tips Tea Blog

We love hearing from our customers, whether a first-timer or an established fan. Recently, we enclosed a bag of Makaibari Tea with all orders and we see it was thoroughly enjoyed!

Hard to believe it is over 50 years since the concept of Earth Day was introduced.  On April 22, 1970, about 20 million Americans took to the streets in answer to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson's call for a "national teach-in on the environment".  His partners in this effort were Republican Congressman Pete McCloskey and Denis Hayes from Harvard.

Fast forward to 1990 when a group of environmental leaders requested Denis Hayes to lead another big campaign. Many of us remember that day when 200 million people worldwide in 141 countries participated in efforts to boost environmental issues globally.  In 1995, Senator Nelson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest honor given to civilians in the United States - for his leading role as the founder of Earth...

If you're someone who sneezes through the Spring, suffers from runny eyes and the sniffles, you know how miserable this season can be. You're not alone.  Studies indicate that over 25% of the population is affected by allergies which can be triggered by pollen, animal dander, specific foods, air pollution, dust mites, mold and even ingredients in beauty products to name just a few. Why do allergies occur?  They do so when your specific...

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Longer days, more light – that means it’s time to brush away those cobwebs, de-clutter and clean up.  Not only is this daunting, we put it off as much as we can.  De-cluttering is overwhelming and where does one start.  While you’re thinking about Spring Cleaning and tidying up, we don’t want you to overlook your Tea Cupboard.  You know that space – the one drawer where you’ve been tucking away all those bags of tea, that shelf where canisters stand without thought or order?  Yes, that space.  Time to put order to it. Let’s get started.

Step One
Take stock of the Teas you have.  Pull them all out and place them on a counter so you can see them all.

Step Two
Organize them.  For example, by Type - put all...