Tea Bar
Bubble tea store · Pearl ·
Minimalist chain serving tea infusions, matcha lattes & boba
Minimalist chain serving tea infusions, matcha lattes & boba
"Tea Bar was inspired by owner Erica Indira Swanson’s college years in Beijing, but the sleek, sparse design and atmosphere is Seattle-Scandinavian. While high-quality loose leaf teas are available, Tea Bar specializes in boba milk teas and creative tea lattes, like the cardamom chai latte and the bee pollen matcha latte. Milk choices include dairy, gluten-free oat, coconut, and house-made almond." - Nathan Williams
"I found the Tea Bar Pearl District location listed as open today." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
"While Tea Bar is known for its exceptional boba and other teas, the new summer drink menu this year is a game-changer. Tea Bar now offers different fruit drinks made with mango, guava, or raspberry puree. The sparkling coconut with mango is an ideal summer combination, while the guava jasmine tea fruit boba is a more floral blend of fruit and honey boba." - Seiji Nanbu
"Known for the beautifully minimalist interiors and cute mason jar drinks, Tea Bar’s prolific expansion and chic aesthetic make it a common hangout for Portland boba enthusiasts. Tea Bar’s menu ranges from vegan matcha soft serve to vanilla rose bubble tea, but the latter shines thanks to the quality of the cafes’ grade A tapioca pearls. The texture is always balanced in its chewiness, swirling within sweet-not-syrupy teas. Tea Bar is currently offering some indoor seating and dine-in space." - Seiji Nanbu
"Tea Bar is perhaps Portland’s most minimalist tea company—its stores have white walls and large glass windows reminiscent of an Apple store. The shop is best known for its boba, which is made fresh daily in enameled dutch ovens filled with infused tea syrups, but their chai is also worth seeking out. Tea Bar sells two styles of chai—cardamom and ginger. Those who prefer a sweeter chai will enjoy the warming cardamom flavor, whereas those who want a spicy, headier chai will enjoy the ginger. They also sell both styles as bottled concentrates to make at home. Orders can be placed in-person or delivered through Postmates or Caviar."
