In the past we’ve had the pleasure of hosting renowned artist Harrison Xinshi Tu for special beginning calligraphy workshops and we are happy to be bringing him back. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at the art of the brush and Chinese characters, now’s your chance. On Wednesday, the 19th of May, Mr. Tu will once again be joining us to share his art. The class will begin promptly at 7 PM and will include a cost of $10 to cover your materials. There are a limited number of spaces and they go quickly, so sign up at the teahouse as soon as possible!
April 15th can be a very dreadful day for many Americans. Most of us pay even more money to Uncle Sam on that day and some will sweat the fact that they may be audited. Luckily for you we have just the thing to cool you down. Join us all day on Thursday April 15th as we bring back our popular iced teas and for that one day alone you receive one free iced tea.
Our flavors include Apricot Mint Green, Pear White, Mango Oolong, Honey Hibiscus and Eight Treasures Herbal Blend. So come down and try one for free. And spread the word. We look forward to seeing you then!
Our Thursday night Majiang games were so successful, we’ve decided to add another night. Now on any Tuesday or Thursday night from 6 to 8 PM you can come in for a pot of tea and a friendly game of Majiang with fellow tea-drinkers. This ancient Chinese game is sort of like Gin Rummy and is played in teahouses throughout China. Although it’s traditionally a gambling game, no bets are required. It’s only $2 to play; in addition to your tea and anything else you might like to order. Beginners are welcome, as we will instruct you. We look forward to seeing you there!
On Sunday, the 4th of April 2010, Seven Cups Teahouse will be closed for Easter. We wish you all a happy holiday and hope to see you soon!
Jing Gu 520 Shu Zhuan is a classic example of a skillfully made black Puer. Delicate young leaves yield a deep red tea liquor with a smooth, full-bodied taste. We here at the teahouse have been anxious to try this one for months. Stop in for a pot any time in March to experience this special tea not usually available on our menu.
The circle formed a kind of circle culture in Ancient China. It represents satisfaction and harmony. It is also the traditional symbol of the Chinese concept of yin and yang, a fundamental aspect of Chinese Daoism and Chinese thought. It demonstrates the Chinese cognitive style of “to put oneself in the place of another,” and “to think and proceed from outward appearance to inner essence.” In this talk, Gan Changyin will demonstrate the many ways that the circle represents Chinese philosophy and thought and how it has influenced scores of Chinese intellects for centuries.
Gan Changyin is the director of the Confucius Institute at the Community College of Denver and has been a professor at the Chongqing Three Gorges University in China.
Come join us on Wednesday, March 17th, from 7 to 8 p.m. for this informative talk. As always, this talk is free. These talks are filling up quickly, so please come early to get a seat and a pot of tea.
The Year of the Tiger begins this Sunday, February 14th (yes, it’s also Valentine’s Day). To celebrate, we are going to play some games, or actually one game: majiang! We have begun playing majiang (mahjongg) on Thursday nights, but we thought we would play it this once on a Sunday as well. Come anytime on Sunday the 14th between 3 and 6 p.m. to play. Beginners are welcome, as we will be providing the sets and instructions for everyone. The cost to play is $2, but we will be donating that $2 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
In addition, we will be holding a raffle for a number of goodies both from the teahouse and from other businesses in the area. All proceeds from the raffle will also be donated to help the earthquake victims.
You can also find out what the Year of the Tiger means for you, whether it be riches and fame, love and success, or….. something not quite as nice.
We look forward to ringing in the new year with you. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
You Le Mountain Ancient Tree is a 2005 Green Puer Cake made only from leaves picked from the trees of the famous You Le Mountain. Leaves from this region naturally ferment faster, making this lightly sweet raw Puer an excellent candidate for aging. We just tasted this for the first time, and we think it is superb! Stop in for a pot any time in February to experience this special tea not usually available on our menu.
Mike Holtby is an inveterate traveler who has been to two dozen countries. A serious photographer since 1968, Holtby’s work has been featured in magazines, calendars, books, and galleries around the Denver area. On Wednesday, February 17th at 7 PM he will join us here at Seven Cups to present two slideshows of his work in China, with an emphasis on the lives of the people he encountered. Please come and enjoy this fascinating tour through the camera lens for free.
Continuing our recent tradition of breaking up a seldom served puer cake, our January puer is Jing Mai Gao Shan Shu Bing. This is a black, or cooked, puer made with a number of rich golden buds. The mao cha for this tea is a special blend to create a rich smooth taste and a high fragrance. What makes it really special though, is the ability to infuse the leaves many more times than most black puers without loosing flavor. Stop in for a pot any time this month to experience this special tea not usually available on our menu.
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