Barnes and Morgan
Tea house · Chinatown
131 NW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Highlights
Tea house and fashion house with stylish clothing and curated teas
Tea house and fashion house with stylish clothing and curated teas
"This minimalist tea shop isn’t just stylish in its aesthetics. Hidden in the back, owner Amir Morgan showcases his bespoke jumpsuits and vests in a showroom and studio. Customers peruse the items while he brews cups of green and white tea in the front. The calming space encourages customers to sit and take their time with their brews, and tasty baked goods are also on offer." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Launched in 2023 by Amir Morgan, a Black fashion designer who previously worked at Nike, this loftlike Old Town shop — also known as “Tea and Threads” — features exposed-brick walls and sells vests, smocks, hats, and bags designed by Morgan alongside a branded collection of loose teas. For Morgan, raised Muslim in North Carolina, the teahouse is a place of connection: “So Tea and Threads is really a community center, a gathering point for fashion, art, music, and education,” he said. He also highlighted Old Town’s historical mix, noting, “When Oregon became a state in 1859, the first Black-owned business was a men’s furnishings and mercantile shop owned by Abner Hunt Francis, his wife, and his brother.” A cross-promotion with the local restaurant gave reservations to the first 300 shoppers and, in his words, “More than a thousand people came out. The line went for blocks. Visitors saw firsthand that Old Town was not terrible. The community realized that we’re stronger together.”" - Tony Perrottet Tony Perrottet Tony Perrottet is a historian and journalist based in New York City. He contributes to Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Times, and WSJ. Magazine, and is the author of six books. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A hybrid tea shop and fashion house where visitors can enjoy tea and browse clothing from designer Amir Morgan." - Janey Wong
"This Old Town tea shop and fashion house in Old Town, stylishly appointed, is a nice spot for the tea-curious, with a simultaneously concise but wide-spanning menu of loose-leaf and bagged teas. Oolongs and jasmine pearls steep in pots before arriving in china tea sets; while waiting for tea to finish steeping, stroll through the back room to check out one-of-a-kind overall sets and vests." - Nathan Williams
"Barnes & Morgan, run by Amir Morgan, is a tea shop and fashion house located in Old Town-Chinatown. It partnered with Kann to facilitate in-person reservations for the restaurant. Customers can secure a reservation by making a purchase at Barnes & Morgan between noon and 4 p.m., which includes food, beverage, or clothing, and showing their receipt to a Kann team member." - Janey Wong
