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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Appreciative Customer...

In our inbox yesterday: We love your shop and it is a wonderful part of our town.  Scones, peach tea, your samosas, your desserts and sandwiches (and yummy soups!) are huge favorites...


Appreciative Customer...

In our inbox yesterday: We love your shop and it is a wonderful part of our town.  Scones, peach tea, your samosas, your desserts and sandwiches (and yummy soups!) are huge favorites...


Losing weight with Fruit Tisanes!

One of our regular customers, Barbara, told us recently that she had replaced her dessert with Fruit Tisanes.  Each evening, she makes a different tisane - Cotton Candy, Toasted Almond, South Pacific,...


Losing weight with Fruit Tisanes!

One of our regular customers, Barbara, told us recently that she had replaced her dessert with Fruit Tisanes.  Each evening, she makes a different tisane - Cotton Candy, Toasted Almond, South Pacific,...


2010 Makaibari 1st Flush

Finally, Makaibari First Flush samples were delivered today via Fed Ex.  We all breathed a sigh of relief.  Similar to last year, the spring showers were again delayed this year...


2010 Makaibari 1st Flush

Finally, Makaibari First Flush samples were delivered today via Fed Ex.  We all breathed a sigh of relief.  Similar to last year, the spring showers were again delayed this year...


Appreciation for Silver Tips

One of the joys of having had a Tea Room for over 10 years is knowing your customers and their regular habits.  How one couple comes twice a week and...


Appreciation for Silver Tips

One of the joys of having had a Tea Room for over 10 years is knowing your customers and their regular habits.  How one couple comes twice a week and...


Lunch Break

Two young women were at our Tea Room yesterday and they ordered the full Afternoon Tea service.  They were enjoying themselves thoroughly when they noticed the time.   They asked for...


Lunch Break

Two young women were at our Tea Room yesterday and they ordered the full Afternoon Tea service.  They were enjoying themselves thoroughly when they noticed the time.   They asked for...


More Benefits of Tea

It seems each month we hear about a new beneficial effect of tea.  A University of Washington study recently found that daily consumption of black or green tea reduces the...


More Benefits of Tea

It seems each month we hear about a new beneficial effect of tea.  A University of Washington study recently found that daily consumption of black or green tea reduces the...