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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Edible work of art..

Truly, the world is an amazing place.  Look at the gift we received yesterday from one of our customers!  A cake in the shape of a teapot with a matching...

Edible work of art..

Truly, the world is an amazing place.  Look at the gift we received yesterday from one of our customers!  A cake in the shape of a teapot with a matching...

The authenticity of Darjeeling

It is a commonly known fact in the tea industry that although 10 million kgs. of Darjeeling tea are produced annually, 40 million kgs. get sold as "Darjeeling" every year! ...

The authenticity of Darjeeling

It is a commonly known fact in the tea industry that although 10 million kgs. of Darjeeling tea are produced annually, 40 million kgs. get sold as "Darjeeling" every year! ...

Today's Specialty Food Consumer

In the October issue of Specialty Food Magazine, 2009 survey results were published on today's specialty food consumer.  Tea - the kind we offer- is considered a specialty food.  Here...

Today's Specialty Food Consumer

In the October issue of Specialty Food Magazine, 2009 survey results were published on today's specialty food consumer.  Tea - the kind we offer- is considered a specialty food.  Here...

Tea - From Origin to Warehouse

We received a large shipment of teas yesterday - Makaibari 2nd flush -  which came in via ocean freight.  We import teas for our own use (wholesale and retail) but...

Tea - From Origin to Warehouse

We received a large shipment of teas yesterday - Makaibari 2nd flush -  which came in via ocean freight.  We import teas for our own use (wholesale and retail) but...

Customer Feedback on Teas

Thanks for recommending the Makaibari 2nd flush...as you know, we're largely green & white tea drinkers, but this Darjeeling has a lovely, subtle flavor that was very refreshing in mid-afternoon."...

Customer Feedback on Teas

Thanks for recommending the Makaibari 2nd flush...as you know, we're largely green & white tea drinkers, but this Darjeeling has a lovely, subtle flavor that was very refreshing in mid-afternoon."...

A word on Flavored Teas

Customers often ask us for different flavored teas - why don't we carry Plum or Pear, why doesn't the Mango taste as good as the Berry or how come the...

A word on Flavored Teas

Customers often ask us for different flavored teas - why don't we carry Plum or Pear, why doesn't the Mango taste as good as the Berry or how come the...