The Orchid Cup
Come, have a cup of warm tea to sate the soul.
Balmung, Shirogane Ward 26 Plot 44. Open Mondays and Wednesday 10pm EST to 12AM EST.
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The Orchid Cup is a teahouse and tavern operated by Zava Aziza. It offers a comfortable teahouse on the top floor while also offering a more mature bar on the bottom floor. It offers a variety of services from tea, alcohol, food and even an onsen located outside.
Teahouse Menu
A wide variety of teas and juices.
Oolong Tea: Slightly sweet, melon flavor as well as a woody, roasted taste that is similar to black tea. Floral, fruity, and has a thick mouthfeel. 50 Gil.Green Tea: Freshness and purity, a high antioxidant content, and other beneficial properties. Can vary between clean, grassy, flowery, vegetal, and earthy flavors. 50 Gil.Earl Grey Tea: A simple blend of black tea and oil of bergamot. Very floral, with a distinct lemony citrus and a little bit of grapefruit. 50 Gil.Mint Tea: Herbal tea made by infusing mint leaves in hot water. Peppermint and Spearmint are available. 50 Gil.Chamomile Tea: Gentle notes of apple, and there is a mellow, honey-like sweetness in the cup. 50 Gil.Hibiscus Tea: Available Hot or Cold. Tart, cranberry-like flavor. Herbal tea made as an infusion from crimson or deep magenta-colored calyces (sepals) of the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flower. 50 Gil.Jasmine Tea: A type of tea that is lightly scented with fresh jasmine blossoms, which impart a delicate floral flavor to the tea. 50 Gil.Black Tea: Generally stronger in flavour than other teas. Naturally high in caffeine. 50 Gil.Lavender Tea: Lavender tea features hints of rosemary and mint. Some blends offer a smoky or woody flavor while others tend to be more floral and sweet. 50 Gil.
Juices
Apple Juice: Fresh apples that have been pressed, filtered, and sweetened. 20 Gil.Orange Juice: A liquid extract of the orange tree fruit, produced by squeezing or reaming oranges. 20 Gil.Tomato Juice: Juice made from tomatoes. 20 Gil.Grape Juice: Made from the whole grape, including the skin, flesh, and seeds. 20 Gil.
Alcohol Menu.
A Variety of Beers, Wines, and Cocktails.
Aleport Ale: A complex, slightly fruity or spicy flavor with a usually darker appearance than lagers and usually with a more intense, bitter flavor of hops. 100 Gil.Wineport Pinot Noir: Light to medium wine that is favored for its fresh floral, fruity, earthy and spice aromas. 100 Gil.Summerford Lager: A crisp, clean and refreshing beer. 100 Gil.Bentbranch Chardonnay: Dry, medium- to full-bodied with moderate tannins and acidity. It typically has tropical fruit flavors (think pineapple, papaya, and mango) although it's not sweet. 100 Gil.Ishgardian Stout: Dark color, generally an opaque deep brown or black, as well as a distinct roasted character that is often perceived as dark chocolate or coffee. 100 Gil.Old Fashioned: Made with bourbon or rye whiskey, lightly sweetened with sugar and aromatised with bitters. Served over ice and garnished with an orange zest twist. 200 Gil.Negroni: Composed of Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari bitters, and an orange slice. Stirred and built over ice. 200 Gil.Margarita: Consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Served either shaken with ice (on the rocks) or without ice (straight up) 200 Gil.Mojito: Consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint. 200 Gil.Bloody Mary: Cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices. 200 Gil.Garlean Goat: Made with fiery ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime. 200 Gil.El Diablo: Combines reposado tequila, black currant liqueur crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger beer. Shaken. 200 Gil.
Food Menu.
Snacks and meals are made upon request.
Daifuku: Sweet mochi treat with a bean paste filling. Flavors include strawberry, grape, red bean, and tangerine. 100 Gil.Manju: Bean paste-filled sweet, but has a cake-like exterior made from rice and buckwheat flour instead of mochi. 100 Gil.Dorayaki: Sandwiching bean paste between two thin, castella-like pancakes. Made with honey and mirin, the pancakes are fluffy, moist, and sweet. 100 Gil.Dango: Portable snack that consists of chewy mochi balls served on a stick. The most iconic version of dango has three mochi balls in three different colors: signature light pink, green, and white. 200 Gil.Tonkotsu Ramen: A deliciously creamy pork bone broth traditionally served up with long thin noodles and topped with a variety of ingredients. 800 Gil.Udon: Thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. Served either hot or cold. 500 Gil.Soba: Noodles made of buckwheat flour. Served either hot or cold. 500 Gil.Yakitori: Grilled chicken skewers made from bite sized pieces of meat from all different parts of the chicken, such as the breasts, thighs, skin, liver and other innards. 700 Gil.Tonkatsu: Consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. 600 Gil.Unagi: Freshwater Eel. Unagi fillets are grilled and basted in a savory sweet sauce. a rich, fatty flavor that lends itself well to grilling. 1000 Gil.Gyoza: 6 Dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables and wrapped in a thin dough. 400 Gil.
New Additions!
New Additions, primarily from Tural!
Street Tacos: Inspired by the tacos of Tural, these three street tacos can have a filling of carne asada, pork carnitas, shredded chicken, shrimp, and fish. Mix and match or have all of the same meat! Additional toppings are onions, cilantro, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa. Additional Toppings are available upon request. 500 Gil.Urqopacha Old Fashioned: Made with Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, agave nectar, angostura bitters and a flamed orange peel! Stirred with ice. 200 Gil.Mezcal Negroni: Made with Mezcal, Campari, Vermouth and an orange wheel. Stirred and poured over ice.200 Gil.Mezcal Mule: Made with Agave Nectar, Cucumbers, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Passion Fruit Puree, and Ginger Beer. Shaken and strained over ice. 200 Gil.The Suplex: Hand Crafted Cocktail made with Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Lime Juice, Cherry Juice, and Mint. Shaken and strained over ice. 300 Gil.Empanadas: A fried or baked pastry shaped like a crescent moon. Once the bread has been made with flour dough or corn flour dough, it's then stuffed with myriad fillings. Fillings include Beef, Cheese, Chicken, and Ham.500 Gil.Quesadilla: Cheese stuffed in a tortilla, additional fillings include meats and vegetables. Once filled, the Quesadilla is folded and toasted until cheese has melted and fillings are cooked. 500 Gil.
Other Services.
A few select services available upon request.
Outdoor Dining: Available upon request on a first come first serve basis. Dine outside the building either under a pair of trees or a gazebo.Onsen: Available upon request on a first come first serve basis. Take a load off by relaxing in a hot onsen specially prepared for you.Tea Ceremony: Must be booked in advanced, only available through request. Further details are to be negotiated with the proprietor.
