The Orchid Cup
Come, have a cup of warm tea to sate the soul.
Balmung, Shirogane Ward 26 Plot 44. Open Mondays 10pm EST to 1AM EST.
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.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.Gyoza: 6 Dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables and wrapped in a thin dough. 400 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.
