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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Iced Tea

One of our objectives is to educate our customers on tea and related issues such as organic, fair trade and sustainability.  We've often extolled the praises of our friend, Samuel...


Iced Tea

One of our objectives is to educate our customers on tea and related issues such as organic, fair trade and sustainability.  We've often extolled the praises of our friend, Samuel...


Appreciative Customers

"I came in two weeks ago with a dear friend of mine for her birthday and I wanted to e-mail you and let you know that we had THE BEST...


Appreciative Customers

"I came in two weeks ago with a dear friend of mine for her birthday and I wanted to e-mail you and let you know that we had THE BEST...


Update on Cyclone that hit Makaibari

As you may know by now, on May 25, Cyclone Aila hit Makaibari and the Kurseong Valley of Darjeeling.  We set up a relief fund and we are grateful to...


Update on Cyclone that hit Makaibari

As you may know by now, on May 25, Cyclone Aila hit Makaibari and the Kurseong Valley of Darjeeling.  We set up a relief fund and we are grateful to...


Organic Integrity

An article in the Washington Post today discusses the integrity of the 'Organic' label.  Under the aegis of the USDA (Department of Agriculture), the U.S. has a national organic program...


Organic Integrity

An article in the Washington Post today discusses the integrity of the 'Organic' label.  Under the aegis of the USDA (Department of Agriculture), the U.S. has a national organic program...


A Word from a Loyal Customer

As always, we never have had an unsatisfied visit to the store for a break from the real, too fast world.  The staff is always patiently willing to explain the...


A Word from a Loyal Customer

As always, we never have had an unsatisfied visit to the store for a break from the real, too fast world.  The staff is always patiently willing to explain the...


Taking Neighborliness to a Fault

During the summer, our Tea Room has a sidewalk cafe with a few tables. This June with rain just about everyday, it hasn't been used much but on a gorgeous...


Taking Neighborliness to a Fault

During the summer, our Tea Room has a sidewalk cafe with a few tables. This June with rain just about everyday, it hasn't been used much but on a gorgeous...