Tea Houses in Portland (2025)

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 on 2025.09.06
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From serene garden teahouses to intimate gongfu salons, these Portland spots brew real community with every steep. Expect knowledgeable tea folks, thoughtful sourcing, and spaces where time slows just enough to taste the city.

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.

https://lansugarden.org/shop-dine/yun-shui-teahouse/

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.

https://www.smithtea.com/pages/tasting-rooms/
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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.

https://bardotea.com/pages/teashop
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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.

https://flyawakepdx.com/about

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.

https://www.portaltea.co/locations/sellwoodcaboose
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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.

https://www.behindthemuseumcafe.com/
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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.

https://japanesegarden.org/garden-spaces/umami-cafe/
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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.

https://pdx.eater.com/2023/2/8/23590229/barnes-and-morgan-portland-tea-shop-fashion-opening
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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.

https://www.koin.com/northwest-grown/gach-viet-tea-house-in-portland-a-love-letter-to-design/
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