Seven Cups Teahouse
2510 E Fort Lowell Road,
Tucson, AZ 85716
Hours: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, 7 days a week
We are closed on 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (12/25), and New Year’s Day.
Phone: (520) 881-4072
For placing online orders, please call our warehouse: (520) 628-2952.
Click here to see our teahouse menu.
*No reservations except for special events (see below)*
*No WiFi*
*We politely request a minimum of one pot of tea per guest at a table.*
Our Services
Our teahouse is a peaceful place to sit down and explore the many types of loose-leaf Chinese teas, which can be served either hot or iced. At our teahouse you can:
- Buy packaged loose-leaf Chinese teas: green, wulong, white, black, puer, yellow, scented, and caffeine-free herbal teas
- Buy Chinese teaware and accessories (glass, porcelain, yixing clay, ceramic, and wood)
- Enjoy our teas served with light snacks during our sit-down table service (one pot per person; reservations are available for groups)
- Reserve our Taste of China, Tea Ceremony, or Tea Lesson events for parties of 6 to 30
Event Reservations
We offer three types of events at our teahouse: Taste of China, Chinese Tea Ceremony, and Private Classes. See details below.
Call (520) 881-4072 to make reservations (no email reservations).
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Event Type |
Taste of China* *Most popular event for socializing |
Chinese Tea Ceremony |
| Features: | Discover the wonders of different types of tea from different regions in China and their traditional health benefits.
Expect to spend around 15 minutes learning about tea and the rest of time socializing. |
Experience a formal Chinese Tea Ceremony hosted by Zhuping Hodge and learn how to make a pot of tea in a traditional way.
Expect the educational lecture to last around 30 mins. Less time for socializing than the Taste of China event. |
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| Cost: | $18 per person +18% minimum gratuity (+$3.24 each) Total $22.81 per person (Includes tea and snack) No charge for children 6 years and under |
$35 per person +18% minimum gratuity (+$6.30 each) Total $44.35 per person (Includes tea and snack) No charge for children 6 years and under |
| Available Times: |
Small groups of 6-8 people:
Larger groups of 9-25 people:
Event length: Up to 90 minutes. |
Groups of 6-25 people.
Any day. 9:15 AM only. Event length: Up to 60 minutes. |
| Tea Served: | We will select a variety of several different types of tea for you to try from our range of high-end teas. | Explore 1 famous type of tea in great depth and detail. |
| Snacks Served: | 1 snack per person included. Let us know of any food allergy concerns when scheduling your event. Gluten free options available. |
1 snack per person included. Let us know of any food allergy concerns when scheduling your event. Gluten free options available. |
| Policies: | Reservation required.
Reservation must be made at least one week in advance and no more than 30 days ahead of time. If scheduled during normal operation hours (Mon-Sun 11AM-6PM): Attendees will be charged for a minimum of 6 seats (even if fewer than 6 people attend). If scheduled before or after normal operation hours (Mon-Sun 11AM-6PM): Attendees will be charged for a minimum of 9 seats (even if fewer than 9 people attend). Maximum 25 people per event. A $20 deposit or a credit card is required. Credit card will not be charged unless attendees do not show. |
Reservation required.
Reservation must be made at least 2 days in advance and no more than 30 days ahead of time. Attendees will be charged for a minimum of 6 seats (even if fewer than 6 people attend). Maximum 25 people per event. A $50 deposit or a credit card is required. Credit card will not be charged unless attendees do not show. |
Wedding Tea Ceremonies
Celebrate the union of families with a private tea ceremony at Seven Cups Teahouse. Newlyweds and their loved-ones participate in an offering of tea and blessings according to the Chinese wedding tea custom. All attendees can then stay to enjoy a leisured session of tea and snacks together.
Contact us for pricing and availability.
Private Tea Lessons (in-person only)
Learn about the culture, history, processing methods, health benefits, and preparation of China’s famous teas in personalized sessions with Seven Cups’ owner Zhuping Hodge.
In her nearly three decades in the tea industry, Zhuping has learned from some of China’s most eminent tea makers, scholars, and historians. She eagerly draws from her own first-hand experiences in China’s tea fields and factories as well as published research to guide students into the deep and intricate world of Chinese tea.
Students are encouraged to come to class with questions and be prepared to taste many and discuss many Chinese teas in the course a private lesson.
Available classes:
Green Tea
Yellow & White Tea
Wulong Tea
Sheng & Shu Puer Tea
Scented and Herbal Tea
Judging Tea Quality
Gongfu style brewing with Yixing pots and Gaiwans (Traditional Chinese teaware)
Class topics can also be customized for your specific interests. Contact us for details.
Cost: $200 per session for up to four students. Additional $50 per student after four.
Length: Up to 90 minutes.
- A $50 deposit or a credit card is required to secure your reservation. A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged if you cancel within 24 hours.
- Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance, and no more than 30 days ahead of time.
About Our Teahouse
Visit our traditional Chinese teahouse in Tucson, Arizona, named “one of the six best places to drink tea in America” by Travel + Leisure in 2012.
Seven Cups specializes in sourcing the freshest teas directly from over 30 tea makers across China. Our teahouse menu features over 80 high-quality, loose-leaf Chinese teas and a small selection of snacks for you to enjoy as you drink your tea. Our teas have given us international recognition, but we remain a neighborhood destination and a quiet spot to spend hours with our great selection of teas.