Seven Cup Experience

$95.00

The Seven Cups of Tea 
- A Travel through Time, Space, Stories and Flavor -


The first cup kisses away my thirst,
and my loneliness is quelled by the second.
 The third gives insight worthy of ancient scrolls,
and the fourth exiles my troubles.
 My body becomes lighter with the fifth,
and the sixth sends word from immortals.
But the seventh —oh the seventh cup— if I drink you,
a wind will hurry my wings toward the sacred island.
LuTong (795-835A.D.) (trans. Christopher Nelson)


While this poem from the 8th century improvised the uplifted spirit of poet LuTong after drinking seven cups of the same tea gifted by his friend, the actual history of Seven Cups of Tea tradition dated back at least a thousand years earlier.

As a hospitality ritual originated in Tibet and Himalayan communities, this tradition is less about drinking tea for thirst but more about respect, patience, and connection. Trust and social connections are built and reinforced through this simple yet welcoming gesture revealing generosity and care. Virtues of patience, respect, community and gratitude are acknowledged. 

Traditionally, seven cups of the same tea are offered during the same service. For our tea ceremony as a group, a variation will be observed as we will be tasting through six major types of tea plus a mysterious seventh cup at the end.  A total of one hour to one hour and half can be expected for this ceremony. A one-time charge of $48 is applied to facilitate the selection of six types of high quality teas served with stories of origins, a selection of tea snacks as well as time and energy consumed in the setup and cleaning after. 

A Tale of Tea —— An Ancient Drink with Many Modern Twists 

The history of tea is almost as long as the history of China itself. Given that the Middle Kingdom is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, that is no small statement. In fact, although the oldest known written records of the country’s history date to the ancient Shang Dynasty in about 1250 BC, legend has it that tea’s story began much earlier. Over a thousand years earlier.  

The story goes that Emperor Shen Nong known as the Divine Farmer – a legendary tribe leader and renowned herbalist who later announced to be a first emperor of the regional area – was relaxing beneath a tree in what is now Yunnan Province back in about 2730 BC. While a nearby servant boiled drinking water (consumed boiled water was a proposed safety remark raised by Shen Nong himself to his people) to help soothe the emperor’s throat, a breeze blew a few leaves off the tree under which Shen Nong rested and landed in the pot. Rather than wasting the water and being a renowned experienced herbalist, he decided to taste the accidental infusion and was surprised to discover the brew was both delicious and refreshing. Following that destined day, tea remained a largely regional phenomenon, filling the cups of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities as a medicinal tonic, until the 7th century when the sprawling network of the ancient Tea Horse Road delivered the leaves to Beijing, Tibet, and beyond. What followed can only be described as a love affair with tea that has not just persisted throughout the years, but veritably saturated China’s culture. 

During our ceremony, we will be tasting through six major types of signature iconic varieties of the camilla sinensis plant. They are Green Tea, White Tea, Yellow Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea and (Dark) Post-fermented Tea. As poetic as Seven Cups Tea Ceremony announces, at least two to three cups (2.5 oz) of each type of tea is served at each round. 

While the most commonly appreciated Green Tea varieties in China alone are over one hundred types,  our goal within one afternoon should not be to try to drown ourselves in the ocean of knowledge but to savor the flavor of each cup while we travel through time, space and stories. 

Cheers and see you soon at tea time. 

Warmly, 

Founder and tea lover, June Royer 

www.Caveaufinetea.com.

The Seven Cups of Tea 
- A Travel through Time, Space, Stories and Flavor -


The first cup kisses away my thirst,
and my loneliness is quelled by the second.
 The third gives insight worthy of ancient scrolls,
and the fourth exiles my troubles.
 My body becomes lighter with the fifth,
and the sixth sends word from immortals.
But the seventh —oh the seventh cup— if I drink you,
a wind will hurry my wings toward the sacred island.
LuTong (795-835A.D.) (trans. Christopher Nelson)


While this poem from the 8th century improvised the uplifted spirit of poet LuTong after drinking seven cups of the same tea gifted by his friend, the actual history of Seven Cups of Tea tradition dated back at least a thousand years earlier.

As a hospitality ritual originated in Tibet and Himalayan communities, this tradition is less about drinking tea for thirst but more about respect, patience, and connection. Trust and social connections are built and reinforced through this simple yet welcoming gesture revealing generosity and care. Virtues of patience, respect, community and gratitude are acknowledged. 

Traditionally, seven cups of the same tea are offered during the same service. For our tea ceremony as a group, a variation will be observed as we will be tasting through six major types of tea plus a mysterious seventh cup at the end.  A total of one hour to one hour and half can be expected for this ceremony. A one-time charge of $48 is applied to facilitate the selection of six types of high quality teas served with stories of origins, a selection of tea snacks as well as time and energy consumed in the setup and cleaning after. 

A Tale of Tea —— An Ancient Drink with Many Modern Twists 

The history of tea is almost as long as the history of China itself. Given that the Middle Kingdom is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, that is no small statement. In fact, although the oldest known written records of the country’s history date to the ancient Shang Dynasty in about 1250 BC, legend has it that tea’s story began much earlier. Over a thousand years earlier.  

The story goes that Emperor Shen Nong known as the Divine Farmer – a legendary tribe leader and renowned herbalist who later announced to be a first emperor of the regional area – was relaxing beneath a tree in what is now Yunnan Province back in about 2730 BC. While a nearby servant boiled drinking water (consumed boiled water was a proposed safety remark raised by Shen Nong himself to his people) to help soothe the emperor’s throat, a breeze blew a few leaves off the tree under which Shen Nong rested and landed in the pot. Rather than wasting the water and being a renowned experienced herbalist, he decided to taste the accidental infusion and was surprised to discover the brew was both delicious and refreshing. Following that destined day, tea remained a largely regional phenomenon, filling the cups of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities as a medicinal tonic, until the 7th century when the sprawling network of the ancient Tea Horse Road delivered the leaves to Beijing, Tibet, and beyond. What followed can only be described as a love affair with tea that has not just persisted throughout the years, but veritably saturated China’s culture. 

During our ceremony, we will be tasting through six major types of signature iconic varieties of the camilla sinensis plant. They are Green Tea, White Tea, Yellow Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea and (Dark) Post-fermented Tea. As poetic as Seven Cups Tea Ceremony announces, at least two to three cups (2.5 oz) of each type of tea is served at each round. 

While the most commonly appreciated Green Tea varieties in China alone are over one hundred types,  our goal within one afternoon should not be to try to drown ourselves in the ocean of knowledge but to savor the flavor of each cup while we travel through time, space and stories. 

Cheers and see you soon at tea time. 

Warmly, 

Founder and tea lover, June Royer 

www.Caveaufinetea.com.