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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Double Happiness

The Tea Room requested some new Flowering Teas - they said something dramatic please.  In our quest to find the perfect bloom, we sampled many, some with beguiling names - First Love,...

Double Happiness

The Tea Room requested some new Flowering Teas - they said something dramatic please.  In our quest to find the perfect bloom, we sampled many, some with beguiling names - First Love,...

Black Tea just as beneficial as Green Tea

This is one of the most frequently asked questions that we hear - isn't Green Tea better than Black tea?  We have tried to spread the word that you should...

Black Tea just as beneficial as Green Tea

This is one of the most frequently asked questions that we hear - isn't Green Tea better than Black tea?  We have tried to spread the word that you should...

Concern about teas from Japan

Not a day goes by that someone doesn't ask us whether teas from Japan are safe.  Rather than give you subjective or vague opinions, here is a detailed assessment of the...

Concern about teas from Japan

Not a day goes by that someone doesn't ask us whether teas from Japan are safe.  Rather than give you subjective or vague opinions, here is a detailed assessment of the...

Hibiscus in herbal teas

Question from a customer yesterday:  Why do so many herbal teas have hibiscus?  Answer:  To steep quickly and provide color.  If you steeped a bunch of herbs like lavender, chamomile,...

Hibiscus in herbal teas

Question from a customer yesterday:  Why do so many herbal teas have hibiscus?  Answer:  To steep quickly and provide color.  If you steeped a bunch of herbs like lavender, chamomile,...

What customers are buying

With just 2 shopping days to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to see what our customers purchased online this season.  We always do a brisk business in teas...

What customers are buying

With just 2 shopping days to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to see what our customers purchased online this season.  We always do a brisk business in teas...

Tea-of-the-Month Club

I was interviewed last week on our Tea-of-the Month program as part of a story on gifts that go beyond the moment.  Apparently, teas were still unusual among other better known categories...

Tea-of-the-Month Club

I was interviewed last week on our Tea-of-the Month program as part of a story on gifts that go beyond the moment.  Apparently, teas were still unusual among other better known categories...