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1882 S. Pearl Street, Denver, CO 80210
Tel: 303.777.CUPS (2877) Fax: 303.777.5339
Email: Greg@SevenCups.com

HOURS
Tues - Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
Closed Mondays

Take a short trip to Old South Pearl Street across from the Denver Folklore Center and you will find a bit of peace amidst the bustle of your urban environs. Located at 1882 S. Pearl, Seven Cups is the first and only Chinese-style tea house in Denver. With its tasteful and understated décor, it offers the kind of elegance that directly translates into serenity.

It’s set up as a relaxing place to meet with old friends, to catch up on each other’s lives while enjoying a really good pot of tea, and a few Chinese moon cakes or some Japanese wagashi pastries.

The staff of Seven Cups is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality teas from all over China. The teas offered are incomparable, with over 90 varieties on hand and most are certified organic. Seven Cups is committed to the idea that they can get the best there is without destroying the Chinese environment.

Greg Fellman, owner and operator of the Seven Cups tea house, explains as he pours steaming oolong into my cup, “We spend three months each year in China, searching for the right teas, based on bush type, when and how they’re harvested, how they’re grown. And we cultivate personal relationships with the farmers to make sure they don’t feel any pressure to compromise their future for a profitable present. If you know your source, you know your quality.”

Another main goal of Seven Cups is to educate the public on “tea culture,” the art of being present in tea. The essence of tea culture is about people, about company, about sharing and connecting. And, it’s also about slowing down and taking the time to appreciate the aromas, the color, the heat and the tastes of the tea.

The flavors and aromas of Chinese tea have been refined over centuries, and the varieties offered at Seven Cups are about the closest we’ll come to the highest state of that art without traveling to China. As Greg says, “Drinking this tea gives us a connection to that land.”

You can even reserve a time for a traditional Chinese Tea ceremony presented for you and your friends. Let Greg and his staff be your guide to the ins and outs of Chinese tea. Visit their website at www.sevencupsdenver.com to view the complete menu

By Derek Brou
Asian Avenue magazine