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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We're in Fresh Cup Magazine!

Fresh Cup Magazine is the premier publication for the Tea/Coffee industry and each year they feature one person in the business for their December Tea Almanac issue.  This year, we...

We're in Fresh Cup Magazine!

Fresh Cup Magazine is the premier publication for the Tea/Coffee industry and each year they feature one person in the business for their December Tea Almanac issue.  This year, we...

Makaibari tea sold at record-breaking price - &...

Makaibari Tea Estate pioneered the manufacture of hand-crafted Darjeeling Silver Tips tea about 20 years ago.  Since then, small batches of very carefully made lots have been offered and snatched...

Makaibari tea sold at record-breaking price - &...

Makaibari Tea Estate pioneered the manufacture of hand-crafted Darjeeling Silver Tips tea about 20 years ago.  Since then, small batches of very carefully made lots have been offered and snatched...

Makaibari tea enriching lives of children

A wonderful organization in Italy promotes health and friendship to Japanese children through curative vacations.  It is called Orto dei Sogni and a special project is dedicated to children of Fukushima...

Makaibari tea enriching lives of children

A wonderful organization in Italy promotes health and friendship to Japanese children through curative vacations.  It is called Orto dei Sogni and a special project is dedicated to children of Fukushima...

Makaibari Silver Tips on Masterpiece Mystery!

"Imagine my delight and surprise, when last night the opening scene of the new Masterpiece Mystery (The Escape Artist) showed a barrister enjoying her Makaibari Silver Tips Darjeeling Tea, and...

Makaibari Silver Tips on Masterpiece Mystery!

"Imagine my delight and surprise, when last night the opening scene of the new Masterpiece Mystery (The Escape Artist) showed a barrister enjoying her Makaibari Silver Tips Darjeeling Tea, and...

Makaibari greets Dr. Mahendra Lama

Unrest continues in Darjeeling but the tea estates have been granted an exemption and are able to continue manufacture though with great limitations.  Last week, a huge rally was organized...

Makaibari greets Dr. Mahendra Lama

Unrest continues in Darjeeling but the tea estates have been granted an exemption and are able to continue manufacture though with great limitations.  Last week, a huge rally was organized...

Unrest in Darjeeling again

Once again, there is turmoil and confusion in Darjeeling with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) announcing an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills.  The goal - a separate Gorkhaland.  Students...

Unrest in Darjeeling again

Once again, there is turmoil and confusion in Darjeeling with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) announcing an indefinite strike in the Darjeeling Hills.  The goal - a separate Gorkhaland.  Students...