BUBBLE TEA
Boba Milk
Like
List
Boba Milk sets itself apart from the rest of the bubble tea pack with its cold-brewed teas, made without artificial flavors or powders. Flavors include classic Ceylon black tea, jasmine, Vietnamese coffee, matcha, cacao, and chai, and there’s chrysanthemum milk tea and golden milk tea for those abstaining from caffeine.
Hosford-Abernethy
Bubble N Tea
Like
List
In addition to classic milk tea flavors and seasonal specials like honey lavender and strawberry matcha, this Beaverton spot offers frosty smoothies in flavors like coconut and Thai tea.
Beaverton
Ding Tea
Fans love this Taiwanese tea chain for its high quality teas and fresh ingredients, with flavors like Hokkaido black tea, passionfruit Yakult, and kumquat. The “Monster Boba Latte” (brown sugar and milk topped with foam) is a customer favorite.
Boise, Lents, PSU
Fat Straw
Like
List
Vegans need not be left out at this cozy cafe, which has been open since 2005 and offers plant-based milk tea made with coconut milk as well as flavored iced teas, smoothies, and espresso smoothies.
Richmond
MILK+T
Owners Stacy Kwong and Beyah del Mundo’s self-described “friendly neighborhood queer boba bar” started out as the world’s first self-serve boba truck in Los Angeles and now operates two outposts in Portland and Beaverton. Choose from exquisite flavors like “The Girlfriend” (jasmine green milk tea with whipped matcha foam) and “Know Your Roots” (taro root, purple yam, and almond milk), plus beverages topped with ice cream. (Note that the “mini” downtown location carries a limited selection.)
Downtown, Beaverton
Royaltea Portland
Like
List
Fresh fruit is the star at this international cheese tea chain, which serves flavors like fresh taro, red dragon strawberry, tropical fruit, and honeydew.
Foster-Powell
Tea Bar
Like
List
You’ll find a range of high-quality teas made with A-grade tapioca pearls and served in mason jars at this popular local shop founded by Portland native Erica Indira Swanson.
Pearl District
Tiki Tea
Like
List
Only premium ingredients are used at this small locally owned shop, from house-steeped teas and house-made syrups to fresh fruit, milk, and cream. Go classic with a flavor like Ceylon or matcha, or try one of the rotating specials.
Alberta Arts District
Yoonique Tea
Like
List
True to its name, this cafe offers one-of-a-kind flavors like “golden lava milk” (sweet salted egg yolk with fresh milk), “Duricado” (an avocado and durian smoothie with toasted coconut and almond toppings), and “Rosy Cheezy” (white rose oolong iced tea with lychee jam and salted cheese foam).
Creston-Kenilworth
TRADITIONAL TEA
Abigail Hall
Like
List
Abigail Hall’s weekend “royal high tea” isn’t your grandmother’s fuddy-duddy tea service—they describe it as “a little bit classic, and a little bit saucy, just like the women who continue to inspire us.” The experience includes a tower of sweet and savory bites, vintage teacups, Smith Teamaker offerings, and tea cocktails. If you’re looking to kick it up a notch, add booze pairings and/or CBD beverages.
Downtown
Emperor Georgiou’s Tea Room
Like
List
Trekkies, take note—this queer, Black, neurodivergent-owned tea room is named for the Star Trek Terran emperor portrayed by Michelle Yeoh. Owners Wellington and Brendon Georgiou are inspired by the series’ utopian vision and attempt to provide a safe space for all and foster an equitable environment for their employees. They offer a wide range of teas, including lavender Earl Grey, masala chai, oolong, and vanilla rooibos, and snacks ranging from vegan ham and cheese sandwiches to pomegranate scones.
Kenton
Enthea Teahouse
Like
List
Located in a cozy converted home, this inclusive tea house hosts traditional gong fu tea ceremonies complemented by a selection vegan snacks—you may also find a smattering of tea pets (small clay figurines) gracing your table. They also host events such as screenings of Miyazaki films and live harp performances.
Brooklyn
Fly Awake Tea House
Like
List
Tucked away behind She-Bop, this hidden gem offers a diverse range of gorgeous teas, including Chinese varieties and pu-erh cakes, as well as tarot readings.
Mississippi
Portal Tea Company
Formerly known as Tea Chai Té, this longtime local chain operates three locations, including one in a cozy house in the Northwest District and another housed in a converted caboose in Sellwood. The business was the first to bring boba to the Portland area and offers a dizzying array of over 120 teas, including over 20 chai blends, plus nitro teas and kombucha.
Northwest, Sellwood, Eugene
Smith Teamaker
We’d be remiss not to mention this well-known name in Portland tea, known for its blends from the popular “Lord Bergamot” to Rose City genmaicha. Its tasting rooms serve iced drinks, lattes, tea and chocolate flights, and more.
Central Eastside, Nob Hill
The Tao of Tea
Like
List
This elegant tea house, which dates back to 1997, is often cited as one of Portland’s finest and hosts gong fu tea ceremonies, with dozens of loose-leaf blends to choose from. The food menu features internationally inspired dishes such as paneer, samosas, Chinese dumplings, spanakopita, tamales, and dal and rice.
Sunnyside
EverOut Staff
Source link