Free Tea Tastings Every Friday at 3 p.m.
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- 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday
- 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Denver, CO 80210
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After a lot of patience, we have finally received our new travel jars. When we had these in last winter, we could barely keep them on the shelves. But they are back on the shelves now. If you haven’t seen one, stop in and we’ll show you one. They make drinking tea on the go easy. And they’re pretty sharp-looking too. Come in and try one on for size!
Tea’s healing properties have been known for thousands of years. In this modern age, dozens of scientific studies point to tea’s ability to improve health. Among others, tea has been shown to increase metabolism, improve mental functioning and mood, prevent diabetes, boost immune function, cardiovascular health and help prevent cancer. Kate Pfeiffer, Master Nutrition Therapist will talk about the benefits of green, black, white and oolong teas and how to use them in your own life to increase your health and vitality. Join us on Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm for this fun and free talk. You do not need to make a reservation, but you may want to arrive early to get a good seat and a great pot of tea.
Kate Pfeiffer is a Master Nutrition Therapist at Vitality Through Nutrition in Broomfield. She got her degree at Denver’s Nutrition Therapy Institute and now helps individuals get their health back on track by using food as medicine. She specializes in helping those with depression, migraines, allergies, fatigue and thyroid problems. Kate also writes for the online publication The Examiner.
We just received our shipment of two of our three white teas. And they are delicious. I’m drinking the Silver Needles as I type this and it is as smooth as silk. It is a bit pricier this year, as the white teas took a bit of a hit with the weather, making it difficult to find the quality we wanted at the price we wanted. But it is worth it. Come and try some.
In January we had the pleasure of hosting the Erhoopla Ensemble, two very talented musicians who bring new life to traditional Chinese instruments. In July, Brian and Mike will return to perform a variety of traditional Chinese tunes, and some of their original compositions for two Erhus, or Erhu and Ruan or Baritone Ukulele, with the occasional American Jazz tune thrown in for spice. We here at Seven Cups are thrilled to have them back and hope you will join us for a summer jam session on Friday the 16th at 7 PM. This is a free event, but we will be passing the proverbial hat for the musicians.
Our next speaker series is on the ancient practice of Feng Shui. Literally translated “Wind & Water,” feng shui is the practice of arranging things in one’s home or office in order to maximize the flow of qi, or life energy, in the space. One can think of it as Interior Qi Design. Kathie Seedoff, a long-time feng shui practitioner and de-clutter coach, has helped with the feng shui of the teahouse. In this talk, she will go over some basic concepts and give a few simple tips on what you can do to improve the flow of energy in your home or office.
The talk is on Wednesday, July 21st, at 7PM and it’s free, as always.
To celebrate the arrival of the first of our 2010 teas, a number of them have been put on special this month. This is a great chance to sample the freshest of teas at a discounted price. In addition, a number of 2009 teas are now on sale at 25% off, and they still taste delicious. Right now I’m drinking a 2009 Shi Feng Long Jing and it’s better than most other Dragonwells out there. So come take advantage of these savings.
Tea and meditation have gone hand-in-hand since the first tea leaf fell into a cup of hot water. When the monk Dogen brought Zen to Japan from China, he also brought seeds from the Camellia Sinensis bush. In this special talk, Seven Cups owner Greg Fellman will discuss the history of tea’s relationship with meditation, as well as talk about how one can use tea as meditation.
Join Greg Wednesday the 16th of June at 7 PM and let tea bring you inner calm. The talk is free as always. You do not need to make a reservation, but you may want to arrive early to get a good seat and a great pot of tea.
At The-Leaf.org I found a great summary of the 26 Mountains of Yunnan, where tea has been growing wildly for thousands of years. It’s well worth the read if you are a puer fan. Here’s the link:
http://the-leaf.org/The_26_Mts_of_Yunnan.html
Enjoy!
The first shipment of 2010 teas have arrived here in Denver and they are tasty! There is nothing quite as intoxicating to this tea drinker than opening up a bag of green tea, picked just more than a month ago, and savoring the wonderful green freshness of it. The first batch of greens includes Ming Qian Anji Bai Cha, both Long Jing’s, the imperial grade of Xin Yang Mao Jian and Bi Luo Chun, Purple Bamboo, and Green Bamboo and Sweet Dew from Meng Ding. We’ve also received two fresh yellow teas, Jun Shan Yin Zhen and Meng Ding Yellow Buds. We look forward to sharing these delicious teas with you.
Come in Fridays at 3 PM to explore new teas!
7th: Rock Oolongs - Lao Cong Shui Xian, or Old Bush, is a smooth sweet tea with a slippery feeling similar to a good puer. It has an aroma reminiscent of dried dates, and is one of Jennifer’s favorite every day teas. Premium Meizhan has a rich lingering flavor and a roasted chestnut aroma, and is one of our most popular every day teas.
14th: NEW Puers - Date Fragrance Puer is new to us, and we are greatly looking forward to sampling it with you. The maocha used to make this tea consists of large shiny leaves that produce a red tea liquor with none of the heavy earthiness associated with puer. Lao Shu Chen Xiang, or Old Tree Home Store, is a tea that tastes aged even when it’s young; it has a sweet taste and a slippery feel down the back of your throat.
21st: Ancient Teas - Today we’ll be sampling teas with long histories. Lapsang Bohea is the world’s first black tea, and has both the sweet and the smokey notes that black teas are famous for. Da Hong Pao is one of the four ancient Rock Oolongs, and is arguably one of the best teas in the world. Come learn about the folklore behind these two complex teas and see why their flavors continue to be popular today.
28th: INFORMAL SAMPLES - There will not be a formal tea tasting today, but if you drop by at the normal time Andy will be on hand to share some samples and chat with you about tea.
