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The mystery behind the name of the website

Iam80Here July 10th, 2015

I had liked the name of the website at the very first place when I had a look at it. Can anyone tell me the thing that worked behind the naming of the website? I heard the website had its birthday a few days back, so I'm really curious here to know about the name '7 Cups of Tea'.

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Seaway July 10th, 2015

7 Cups of Tea is actually the name of a famous Chinese poem. The suggestion is that each cup provides a different level of healing. It?s important that our community feels that 7 Cups of Tea is a place where you can sit down and have several cups of tea with a friend. It isn?t just a one-time meeting. You can touch base as much as you like.


7 Cups of Tea, by Lu Tong (795 - 835 CE)
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.
- Translated by Christopher Nelson

This is what is written on the FAQ. Welcome to 7Cups.

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Iam80Here OP July 10th, 2015

Now that was interesting, you know.Thank you so much for voting up my post, I didn't only like the post of yours, but I liked the poem too. Cheers!

SmileyPita March 16th, 2016

@Seaway wow thats amazing thanks for the info, super cool thanks for the explaining :D have a great day

RealTalkRenee March 25th, 2016

@Seaway

Love that poem! :}

Kuvira14 April 3rd, 2016

@Seaway

I didn't know this. This is interesting!

Gemma677 May 3rd, 2016

@Seaway

It's a very interesting poem!

fancyRiver25 April 7th, 2017

@Seaway wonderful! thanks for sharing

happyevie3 April 19th, 2017

@Seaway

So that's how the website got the name! Very cool and interesting read :)

SuWe May 8th, 2017

@Seaway

what a beautiful poem

Bellamyb July 30th, 2017

Very touching, I will certainly be using this as a reminder of the work we do here and ability to heal with words. @Seaway

Ayushi97 July 30th, 2017

@Seaway heyy I joined 7 cups today! And was really curious abt d meaning of the name too! Glad to know it finally! That too in my first day! I feel complete

Drstrange07 August 8th, 2017

@Seaway beautiful!

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SoulSupporter102 August 19th, 2017

@Seaway

So very awesome. Thank you for sharing!

selfconfidentJackfruit1675 October 19th, 2017

@Seaway Beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing

selfdisciplinedIdea2278 October 24th, 2019

@Seaway Not to be that kinda of person who thinks everything is about drugs, but... This really seem like a metaphor for self medicating with drugs, the 7th cup being what causes an overdose. I might be reading too much into it, but it seems so depressing to me...

courageousCloud7479 November 11th, 2019

@Seaway

It's an amazing poem!

ElicitPeace February 2nd, 2021

@Seaway beautiful.

CamilaGrace2720 February 23rd, 2021

@Seaway

Thanks for sharing.

lovelyBreeze9189 August 12th, 2021

@Seaway
That's so cool! Didn't expect it to correlate with a poem.

charmingTurtle20 December 13th, 2021

@Seaway

Interesting information

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ItIsPossible November 23rd, 2015

Mystery resolved :) I will write this poem on a piece of paper and put it on my fridge.

TianaCares December 2nd, 2015

Wow I just love that poem and that it is the origin of the 7cups name. Sitting here with a lovely cup of tea right now and reading that was just beautiful.

constantstateofdreaming06 December 2nd, 2015

That is a seriously great back story and i love the poem!

TamaHawk December 7th, 2015

Thank you for posting the translation! The poem and the message that 7 cups stands for is inspiring and powerful.

Olivialeedotdotdot December 9th, 2015

It's so cool that the website name is originated from a Chinese ancient poem...

I heard that the app is available at Chinese app store now.

I wonder how did the founder heard about the poem and where he/she is from!

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Emily619 July 2nd, 2017

@Olivialeedotdotdot

The founder is from Virginia Beach, Virginia in the United States I believe! Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I think I remember coming across something about 7 Cups originating in Virginia Beach! The founder is @GlenM

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TusharKesar January 20th, 2016

So far i find this site good.

yatish February 19th, 2016

great

Llanah March 25th, 2016

I am in love with the poem that inspired 7 Cups ♥♥

helpfullgirlthoughts March 25th, 2016

haiii laugh