Forum Word Game!

Hey, all! I know it's been a bit tough over the past week, and I hope you're all taking good care of yourselves.

I think we can all use some fun, so I'd like to broach a word game!

I'll start with a word, and in the replies, please list a new word that starts with the last letter of the word before it. (ex. apple -- > energy). The catch? It has to be a word related to 7 Cups in some way!

First word: tea