Step Into Portal Tea

Origins Portal Tea Company is a cozy and community-oriented teahouse with two locations in Portland, OR. It boasts over 100 tea options with custom blends on the menu. Originally named Tea Chai Té, it was founded by husband-and-wife duo Dominic and Angela Valdes in At its core, the heart of their business is to make and share good tea. According to their website, it “started out as a cozy tea shop with great tasting teas that could give [people] a space to create, socialize and relax.” Over the past two decades, the shops have thrived as welcoming spaces for solo patrons and friends alike. Community Oriented One thing that sets Portal Tea apart from other teahouses is that it’s open all day from 10am-9am. Not only can it work for almost anyone’s schedule, but it’s also a great alternative to going to a bar in the evening. If you visit, you will almost certainly encounter a short line at the counter. The tea baristas are both knowledgeable and friendly. With such a huge selection, they can easily help you find something that you will like. Sellwood Location When looking for a spot to sit down, you’ll notice an array of folks sharing the cozy space. You’ll see old friends catching up and new friendships forming. You’ll find people working on their laptops or immersed in a good book. All of them will have a delicious cup of tea next to them. Portal Tea has had plenty of regular customers over the years. According to their website, they’ve, “watched teens mature into adults in our shops, seen romances bloom, and anxiously waited to see the next masterwork to come from our most understated guests — paintings, poetry, and more, each created in our own slice of paradise.” Even during difficult times, community members have shown love and support to Portal Tea. According to their website, during the pandemic there were instances where a loving passerby or customers stopped to help and show a touch of kindness. And each time, it reinforced that what we were doing, the spa...