Tea Houses in Portland (2025)
Yun Shui Teahouse
Tea house · Chinatown
Inside the walled classical garden, Yun Shui pairs Chinese teas brewed in pots or gaiwans with light snacks and seasonal programs like guided tastings. Featured by Eater Portland and operated by the nonprofit garden, it’s a cultural anchor downtown.
Smith Teamaker
Cafe · Northwest District
Portland’s famed teamaker pours flights, gaiwan service, and tea-laced pastries in a calm, light-filled space. Frequently recommended by local editors, it’s a reliable place to explore blends and single-origin teas with knowledgeable staff.
Bardo Tea
Tea house · Concordia
A chef-loved tea room highlighting single-origin oolongs, pu’er, and heicha with weekend tea meditations. Included on Eater Portland’s tea map, Bardo blends connoisseurship with an inviting, shoes-off tatami room ambiance.
Fly Awake Tea House
Tea house · Boise
Tucked off Mississippi Avenue, this indie salon pours Chinese teas and lively pu’er sessions, often with music or community events. Praised by local writers, it’s equal parts neighborhood hangout and serious tea bar.
Portal Tea Company (formerly Tea Chai Te)
Tea store · Sellwood-Moreland
A beloved local brand formerly known as Tea Chai Té, this whimsical caboose shop stocks 100+ teas, scratch chai, and apothecary blends. A longtime neighborhood fixture, it’s Portland personality through and through.
Behind The Museum Cafe
Tea house · Downtown
A serene Japanese tea and sweets café near the art museum, known for matcha, sencha, wagashi, and onigiri. Consistently praised by Eater Portland and local critics, it’s a gentle pause in the cultural district.
Umami Café at Portland Japanese Garden
Cafe · Arlington Heights
Set above the trees in architecture inspired by Kyoto, the cafe serves Japanese teas from Jugetsudo with wagashi and light bites. The garden’s official cafe is a frequent editors’ pick for tranquil tea service.
Barnes and Morgan
Tea house · Chinatown
Part tea shop, part fashion studio, this Old Town space brews pots of loose-leaf while showcasing bespoke garments. Featured by Eater Portland and profiled by travel journalists, it’s a community-forward take on tea culture.
GACH Viet Tea House
Temporarily Closed
A downtown Vietnamese teahouse where design and heritage shine, pouring loose-leaf teas alongside snacks like sticky rice. Spotlighted by KOIN News and local guides, it brings a considered Vietnamese perspective to Portland’s tea scene.