Nice strong tea from this place. Not water down. I could smell tea aroma coming thru the cup. Very chill and relaxing vibes in the shop. Lots lounge settings throughout the area. There's also an outdoor deck. With sunlight beaming on you reading a book and enjoying a tea is a wonderful afternoon time. Staff were friendly and nice. Very efficient. read more

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Overrated. Disappointing on so many levels... Tastes like the barista didn't know how to make this drink and why is the matcha brown? My friend got the boba and also did not like so it's not just one bad drink. I am sad read more

Portal Tea - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Thirddd wheel me please, lol this literally how I stumbled upon this place. Cute. The cashier was unwelcoming.... Eew.. I ordered coconut chai and babbbyyy, I was feeling my jush. I enjoyed every last sip to the point I took the empty ice cup with me to suck on the remaining tea in the ice. Portal Tea will def see my face in the coming weeks because, THE DRINK WAS A VIBE. Made up for the cashier bland personality read more

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Been coming here for years - I saw that they recently changed their name from Tea Chai Te to Portal Tea... still the same exact menu! My favorite is to get the taro + strawberry milk tea mied with strawberry popping bobas - tastes JUST LIKE Cap'n Crunch [you're welcome] read more

Portal Tea - Taro + Strawberry Milk tea (with strawberry popping bobas) tastes just like Cap'n Crunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a hidden gem that you can miss if you don't pay attention. We were looking for boba tea and found this on 23rd st on the second floor. Look for the sign in the front. The tea was great. We went for the small mango. The service was impressive. It was a one man show and our group was big. He was able to take care of everyone very quickly. Inside the place is a so cool. Overall we will come back given the chance . read more

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Best macaroons i've ever had in my life and I tried a good handful. Not too sweet. Filling is way more creamy than sweet (which I love because most macarons are too sweet). Tea was refreshing. In fact, after I did light shopping, I came back and got seconds because I didn't save any for my son or husband. Only deterrent: no parking lot, all street parking. I'm a suburban girl, I don't do well with crowded street parallel parking. But if I'm near, I will 10000% come back. read more

Portal Tea - Earl grey, strawberry cheesecake macaroon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Portal tea is my favorite place in the city. wether its for work or to journal, its always my first choice. the drinks are great. everything i try turns out tasty. the ambiance is also incredible. the cafe is always calm and quiet. service is fine but not outstanding. would recommend! read more

Portal Tea was an amazing little find during our most recent vacation to Portland. It's in an old house up the stairs and it was very, very quaint and peaceful. They have tons of tea to choose from that you can get iced or hot or with Boba. The menu is pretty extensive I like herbal teas and they had a really great hibiscus one. They had a few pastries and some macaron as well. The hot chocolate spiced macaron was super good. I loved it a lot and I got a second one. Everybody was nice there and it was just a really chill spot to have a warm cup of tea on a snowy day. Next time I'm in Portland I will definitely be going to portal tea! read more

Great Customer Service! We purchase loose leaf tea in 4 & 9 oz. quantities. Portal Tea's bulk loose leaf bags are nicely marked, durable, resealable and reusable. Thanks to Laura we were able to reuse these bags and reduce our plastic consumption. We ordered online to get our points in their loyalty program. Since we live locally, Laura arranged for us to pick up our tea at one of their cafes and their "baristas" cheerfully put our new order into our old bags. This was definitely was more hassle for their company, but Laura did not hesitate to help us out. We recommend their quality teas and their cafes for their friendly ambience. THANK YOU! read more

The pear and green tea tastes like pear A chill place to lounge with cozy music, but you may not find a seat! read more

Portal Tea - Wall of TEA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Trendy Hangout, But the Tea Falls Flat Stopped by this tea shop recently--definitely a trendy spot with a cool, modern vibe. It's a great place to hang out with friends or even get some work done. The atmosphere is inviting, and it seems like the kind of place you'd want to spend some time in. Unfortunately, the tea itself was a letdown. It was so watered down I could barely taste any actual tea. It honestly tasted like it had been brewed in bulk earlier, refrigerated, and then quickly mixed with sweetener to serve. Not exactly the kind of care or quality you expect from a place that's supposed to specialize in tea. I didn't try the boba myself, but watching others chew on it was enough--it looked and sounded far from fresh. Overall, this spot might serve the aesthetic, but if you're looking for top-tier tea, this isn't it. If you really want to experience what quality tea should taste like, check out Formosa in the 626 area. That's the real deal. read more

This is definitely not the same as a Taiwanese boba shop. Its more equivalent to a David's Tea or Teavana (rip). They have a bunch of tea and milk tea "flavors" and different flavored boba including tapioca. Unfortunately they ran out of tapioca pearls when I visited. I accidentally got the green milk tea (thought it was the same as jasmine tea) and a black milk tea. Both tasted very artificial to me. The price wasn't that cheap either but its nice that topping is free. But I had to wait about 20 min for my drinks read more

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I was very pleasantly surprised on how cute and big this place was! We went on a Thursday night so it was not that busy and we had the back room all to ourselves. They sell tea in either 20 oz or 32 oz pot. We got the barista's recommendation of strawberry tea with some kind of mint and it was quite enjoyable. I definitely will be returning! read more

Portal Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Grades: A for varie-tea/variety B for coziness F for ADA compliance (equitable ease of access for people with disabilities) It's got pretty good tea, but the space is definitely not ADA compliant (~2.5 flights of stairs, without access to ramp or elevator). Some seats are cozy but others felt as comfy as barely-stitched-together mass-produced brands. but the vibe is so chill and one of the last few places where you can get cozy and study for a while, if you're able-bodied enough to get up the stairs. my wish for xmas 2025 (besides global healing & peace ofc)? for this cute tea shop to either build-in accessibility for all bodies, or find another building with accessible features already installed. read more

Full flavors of lavender milk tea! Bubbles were chewy yet tender! Service was good. Looked like it was a house formerly and transformed into business (commercial zoning) now. Pricing around $6-7 per cup. Downside was no bathroom to use, it said out of order. read more

Portal Tea - May 18, 2025 the little front door going upstairs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Possibly the worst basic lychee green tea I've ever had. Hardly any green tea flavoring, and no lychee syrup in existence. I honestly should've gone back and complained. Consistency is clearly not something they are proficient at. If you read this do yourself a favor go somewhere else. read more

Come all Tea Lover's and tea experts. This is such a comfy cafe! Great for meetings, working and just hanging out. And The Tea We had a pot of the chai and it was the best I've ever had. Also the staff was very kind and professional. I highly recommend! read more

I was wondering my way across town and it started to sprinkle and then my friends and I spotted this lovely location. This is not a spot to visit if you are in a rush. Each cup was made with care and the counter people took care to explain the different choices to every customer. The space was crowded on a rainy afternoon but we found a comfortable place to wait for our cups. My friends and I got a chai, a traditional green and a flavored herbal tea. They were all lovely. This shop is on the 2nd floor and I did not see an accessibility option but it's always possible that I missed it. read more

I absolutely love this place! I went to do some homework here and it was perfect and quiet on a Thursday morning. I got a 32 oz pot of tea that was delicious and kept me there. The cashier was super helpful giving me the rundown and I will definitely be returning to try more teas. read more

Portal Tea - 32 oz tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This little tea shop has been here for like, forever. Back when I was a student in the early 2000's, I used to come here often with friends as it was one of a few tea/coffee shops around back then. Fast forward to 2023, here I am checking it out again for the first time in a long time. Initially, I was going to order the hojicha tea, but they were sold out. So I opted for a jasmine bubble tea with tapioca balls (half ice and half sugar) instead, plus a cheese bagel because the staff recommended it. The bubble tea was decent, it didn't taste too sugary nor filled with ice, just as I ordered. The bagel took a long time to come, but when it arrived I enjoyed it very much. Nowadays there are so many bubble tea and coffee places, it's hard to choose a favorite. This shop on 23rd in North-West Portland is filled with memories, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. However, the prices are a bit too high and the service is a bit too slow. Also they no longer take cash, which was a surprise. If you are near 23rd and are looking for an intimate place to enjoy a moment of peace and quiet, this place is for you! read more

Portal Tea - Jasmin bubble tea with pearls (1/2 sugar and 1/2 ice). Plus a very delicious cream cheese pastry. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My coconut boba was ok, but it took forever to get and the place was not crowded at all. The tapioca pearls were stale and had no flavor. The people working there were not friendly and the experience kind of sucked. It had been many years since I've been there and had always had good service in the past. It looks like it has a great study room... We need more Cabooses in the neighborhoods. read more

Recently hosted a book club here during one of the most sunny days. The atmosphere and views are spectacular, rain or shine. You have hundreds of teas to choose from, I went for their 'calming' herbal tea. I love how they use unique-looking glass mugs and serve your tea to you! Lots of seating to bring a group of people. This would be an ideal study group place! Very quiet atmosphere. read more

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We have been going to Portal tea/tea chai te for almost a decade now, and it has never disappointed. The workers are so kind and understanding! The macarons are incredible and the tea is spot on. I love the idea of having an establishment in a caboose, its awesome! The atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming, and I absolutely love the compartments at the top with tables. Perfect place to get work done, highly recommend! read more

Good vibes, very chill, nice comfy couches. It's a great place to relax, especially if you have time to kill. Also in a great neighborhood to spend a day. I haven't tried the food but the service is great. read more

Portal Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I want to start by saying the tea was fantastic as a tea lover. The old train car is a fun touch and it has a cozy warm atmosphere where you can really hang out and relax with your friends. They way you can smell the teas and look at the leaves was another fun and interesting touch and really enhanced the tea experience. Why I gave it only 4 stars is because my friend was asking a ton of questions to me and the barista because my friend had never really sat down and enjoyed a tea. The barista kept swaying away from my recommendations and talked to me as if I was dumb. Just overall very condescending and she even admitted she knew nothing about tea until she started working there. Kept pushing teas we weren't interested in. Loved the energy of the cafe and the tea was wonderful just that one barista left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I asked for a re-steep on a tea that cost 5.40, and they said "no we dumped the leaves". :(

A haiku review: Very busy here One lady doing her best Get her some help now Came in with a thirst Milk tea with boba balls please No boba in sight Seven dollar drink We gave you a second chance Get it together read more

Portal Tea - Thai iced tea and taro iced milk tea. No boba though even tho asked for it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a cute tea spot! I love the ambiance. Great music and seating area. Tables and couches. Employees are super friendly. The menu is huge, something for everyone. Reasonably priced too. A small tea was only 5$. Would recommend! read more

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This is a perfect cozy, small, quaint tea shop with cute little couches, tables for working, and a nice outdoor balcony for chilling outside. In my mind, you can't go wrong with a huge selection of different types of chai tea - my personal favorite. If you're used to tainting your tea with espresso, don't come here, they don't have an espresso machine. But, they do have various types of chai with different levels of caffeine. You can also grab some pastries and other types of teas. I can't wait to be back in town to try more and get some quiet work done in their cozy space. read more

My friend took my wife and I here to get some teas because my wife was craving it. It's street parking here so just look for a spot. We had to walk up the stairs to get to the place and once you walk in, it feels like a totally different area. My wife got her Thai Tea and my friend got his milk tea with lychee. It didn't take long for their drinks to come out. The place closes at 9pm so just be aware of that. They also have a couple of tables where you sit and work if you want to do it from there. read more

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Cool tea spot with home-converted-to-cafe vibes and music. Relatively empty on a Saturday. Lighting is good in some rooms and spots but not all. Only two workers but we got our tea eventually. Loved trying their banana chai (wanted a non-caffeinated drink). Wish there were more trash cans around and that it was warmer! read more

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TL:DR - Great place to study, work, or just read. They have plenty of outlets, tables, and couches/loungers for more casual reading. Extensive tea selection and you can get a pot of tea. My only gripe was that the tea pot didn't include leaves in it, and the tea itself was a bit weak with no way to make it a little more potent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Built inside what feels like an old mansion or very large old home, Tea Chai Te takes up most of the buildings 2nd floor. Not sure if there's a handicap accessible way of getting up. But besides this, this place is a perfect place to study with tons of outlets and great little nooks and rooms to stowaway to study and work. There are tables if you like tables and couches if you want something a little more relaxed. Loose leaf tea selection is great and expansive, which is great cause I hate coffee, so this is a great place to study for me. I like that you can get a pot of tea as well. If you do get a pot though, make sure you ask for a warmer if they don't give you one. They work great. But as for as the actual tea goes, my pot of tea didn't seem to come with loose tea in it, which makes me think they may brew it in the back and then put the liquid into the pot for you. This is fine but the tea was a bit weak, which makes me think they either didn't brew it long enough or they didn't add more leaves to account for the size of the pot, or they resteep tea leaves? Either way slightly disappointed. Outside of that, the staff was pretty friendly and the other patrons weren't super loud. All in all, I do really love this place as a study spot or a place to get some reading done. I do wish the tea was a bit better. read more

I ordered a Kashmiri Chai latte & it was yummy! It was a quiet weekday evening and the wait to get the drinks was very long. Maybe 10 mins or longer. So the efficiency needs some work. Staff was very friendly. There are a lot of drinks options and various merchandise to shop for. I ended up buying several merchandise items and different loose tea leaves. Street parking is a hit-or-miss in this neighborhood. I was lucky to find a spot close to the store. I guess going during off-rush hours helped. read more

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I love this location! I always get the same thing, turmeric chai with oat milk. They have a nice little outdoor balcony to sit on when the weather is appropriate. The inside of the building is rambling and beautiful. The selection of tea is absolutely amazing as well. And now they also offer bubble tea. read more

Portal Tea - Turmeric chai latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We stopped by here for a quick bubble tea fix. I got the iced jasmine green tea with boba. I was able to taste the jasmine flavor of the tea. The bobas were chewy and cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed my drink. :) I saw a couple of people doing work on their laptops while having their drinks. This is probably a good place to come study for exams as well since it was pretty quite when we were here. read more

Portal Tea - Toffee iced milk tea & Jasmine Green iced milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have always loved coming here for tea on cold rainy days. The opportunity to smell the elyeas and the cute pots and cups for sale take the coziness to the next level. On warm days like today I can't resist a bubble tea. Overall, this tea shop has been a NW 23rd staple. read more

Portal Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We love this place! The boba is so good. In the past when I've come without an appetite, I've gotten hot tea and this has been nice too. The atmosphere is great. We like sitting at the sofas to work for an hour or so during our weekends in here. We will definitely be back! Also the menu is so big, and I know nothing about boba teas. The employee was really sweet and helped me find a drink I loved. read more

Portal Tea - Mango extra boba tea and rose extra boba tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been coming for years (not for boba but for the leaf tea) and it starts to seem as if they stopped trying... I think people are noticing it too and I see less people coming. I don't know what happened but it's not as clean as it used to be and people there are not as passionate as they were before. However, I would still come there to work on my laptop and drink some tea :) the patio with the lights is my favorite place. read more

Portal Tea - Vanilla Mt Hood Tea pot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Love the ambiance in the shop. So many cozy corners to have conversations, people watch, read a book or work on your laptop. Ordered boba and enjoyed catching up with a friend for a few hours. I'd definitely return for a place to get a warm or cold bevy in the winter! read more

What a cozy spot with an extensive tea menu! This is a great spot to hang out for a while if you have people visiting.