Trident – Seafood
Trident serves as a serene sanctuary where the delicate steam from prize-winning oolongs carries the fragrant whispers of high-altitude mist and toasted charcoal. Within this refined space, the ritual of the pour transforms rare leaves into liquid gold, offering a sensory journey through the honeyed depths of a gold-medal Gui Fei or the complex, mineral-rich layers of a legendary Da Hong Pao. It is an immersive retreat for the senses, where every sip celebrates the meticulous artistry and ancient traditions of the world’s finest tea gardens.
Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302 https://www.tridentcafe.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Trident rave about the mouth-watering salads, frequently noting that the kitchen takes visible pride in crafting fresh and flavorful dishes. The inviting and pleasant space is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, while guests consistently highlight the professional, timely service that leaves them feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Award Winning Teas
Special lots which have placed in various tea competitions, representing the very best qualities of their styles.
- Mu Zha Tie Guan Yin - Finest Grade - $30: Finest grade Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong
- Wen Shan Baozhong - Finest Grade - $25
- Dong Ding - Five Flowers Award - $20
- Four Season Oolong - Gold Prize - $25
- Ali Shan - Fine Grade - $20
- Huang Guan Yin - Gold Medal - $25: Yellow Goddess of Mercy
- Water Sprite - Silver Medal - $25
- Da Hong Pao - Bronze Medal - $20
- Roasted Dong Ding - 2nd Place - $30
- Gui Fei - Gold Medal - $20
- White Peony - Gold Medal - $20
- Rou Gui - Gold Medal - $30
Black Tea
Fresh, high quality black tea from farmers in China, India, Taiwan, and Japan.
- San Xia Honey Black - $12.5
- Red Plum Dragonwell - Grade A - $17.5
- Black Orchid - $12.5: Honey Orchid Aroma Black Tea
- Gaoshan Gushu Black - $15: High Mountain Ancient Tree Black Tea
- Smoked Lapsang Souchong - $12.5
- Fruity Lapsang Souchong - $12.5
- Wild Lapsang Souchong - $12.5
- Golden Eyebrows Black - $12.5
- Golden Monkey - $12.5
- Keemun Hao Ya AA - $10
- English Breakfast - $10
- Earl Grey - $10
- Wakoucha Black - $12.5: Japanese Black Tea
Darjeeling
High quality, fresh Darjeeling tea from farmers and Estates in India.
- Moonlight Black - $12.5
- Himalayan Wonder - $12.5
- Silver Tips Oolong - $10
- White Oolong - $12.5
- Red Thunder Oolong - $12.5
- Black Thunder - $12.5
- Black Muscatel - $12.5
- Imperial Black - $12.5
- White Lightning - $7.5
Green and White Tea
Fresh, current harvest year green and white tea directly imported from farmers in China, Japan, and India.
- Mengding Ganlu Mountain Dew - $12.5
- West Lake Dragonwell - Grade A - $30: Pre-Qing Ming Longjing
- Anji Baicha AA - $17.5
- Clouds & Mist - $12.5
- Huo Shan Huang Ya Yellow Buds - $12.5
- Zhu Ye Qing - $12.5
- Laoshan Green - $10
- Huangshan Maofeng Green - $10
- Jasmine Pearls - $12.5
- White Peony Bai Mu Dan - $12.5
- Gaoshan Gushu White - $17.5: High Mountain Ancient Tree White Tea
- White Peony Tea Cake (2019) - $12.5
- Treasure White (2012) - $12.5
- Shoumei White (2003) - $15
- Matcha AAA - $10
- Kabusecha Saemidori - $17.5: Second Place Competition Winner
- Gyokuro Ujihikari - $15
- Organic Gyokuro Saemidori - $12.5
- Gyokuro Gokou - $12.5
- Sencha Asanoka - $12.5
- Sencha Saemidori - $12.5
- Sencha Yabukita - $12.5
- Sencha Okumidori - $12.5
- Exquisite Karigane Houjicha - $10
- Gyokuro Karigane - $10
- Genmaicha Yamabuki - $10
Oolong Tea
Directly importing fresh, high quality oolong tea from farmers in China, Taiwan, and India.
- Da Yu Ling - $20
- Fu Shou Shan - $17.5
- Li Shan - $17.5
- Li Shan Red - $15
- Long Feng Xia - $15
- Shan Lin Xi - $12.5
- Premium Oriental Beauty - $15
- Wen Shan Baozhong - $15
- Aged Taiwan Oolong (2005) - $20
- Aged Baozhong - $15
- Aged Tie Guan Yin - $20
- Tie Guan Yin - $15
- Roasted Tie Guan Yin - $12.5
- Traditional Tie Guan Yin - $12.5
- Lion Rock Rou Gui - A Grade - $20
- Tie Luo Han Iron Monk - $15
- Laocong Shui Xian - Old Bush Water Sprite - $15
- Bai Ji Guan White Cockscomb - $12.5
- Shui Jin Gui Golden Water Turtle - $12.5
- Que She Sparrow's Tongue - $12.5
- Yan Ru Stone Milk - $12.5
- Qi Dan Oolong - $12.5
- Yu Qilin Jade Unicorn - $12.5
- Bei Dou North Star - $12.5
- Huang Guan Yin Yellow Goddess of Mercy - $12.5
- Huang Mei Gui Yellow Rose - $12.5
- Ban Tian Yao Rising to the Heavens - $12.5
- Bai Rui Xiang White Winter Daphne - $12.5
- Aged Laocong Shui Xian (2012) - $17.5: Old Bush Water Sprite
- Ba Xian Eight Immortals - $12.5
- Ya Shi Xiang Duck Shit Aroma - Old Bush - $12.5
- Mi Lan Xiang Honey Orchid Aroma - Old Bush - $12.5
- Song Zhong - $12.5
- Dong Fang Hong The East Is Red - $12.5
- Xingren Xiang Almond Blossom Aroma - $12.5
- Jin Hua Xiang Ginger Flower Aroma - $12.5
- Bai Ye White Leaf - $12.5
- Old Man's Eyebrows - $12.5
- Dark Leaf - $10
- Buddha's Hand - $10
Pu'er Tea
Sheng (raw) and Shou (ripe) pu’er tea from Yunnan, China from old tree material.
- Yiwu Old Arbor (2011) - $15
- Yiwu Spring Arbor (2015) - $12.5
- Bulang Old Arbor (2015) - $12.5
- Gua Feng Zhai Ancient Tree (2015) - $20
- Gaoshan Ancient Tree (Spring 2022) - $15
- Slumbering Grove Yiwu Old Tree Blend (2017) - $12.5
- Tri-Blend Lincang Old Tree Blend (2019) - $12.5
- Yiwu Ancient Tree (2019) - $15
- Old Camphorwood (2008) - $12.5
- Aged Liu Bao (1998) - $15
- Dayi 7572 Ripe (2016) - $12.5
- Dayi 7562 (2013) - $8.75
- Old Tea Nuggets (2018) - $7.5
Herbal Tea
Fresh, high quality herbal tea blends (tisanes) imported directly from farmers.
- Gnosis Herbal Blend - $10
- Nourish Herbal Blend - $10
- Moon Tonic Herbal Blend - $10
- Ritual Herbal Blend - $10
- Dream Herbal Blend - $10
- Digest Herbal Blend - $10
- Rooibos - $10