I like to drink decaf chai and it can be difficult to find. I stopped in here to see if they had…read moreany. I was promptly greeted and the sales associate was so friendly. I asked her about what I was looking for and she immediately brought me to it (they had two to choose from). She explained the differences to me then left me to decide and explore. I appreciated that she was so helpful but also not pushy or hovering after she answered my question. I explored the rest of the store and even grabbed another tea to try. The store has a lot of teas and spices in various sizes. It was well organized and stocked. They all had various tea and spice related items. When I checked out she told me that if I bring the container back they will refill with any tea and take $3 off the purchase which I thought was great! I will be back to get my chai tea here from now on.

The shop is so cute with teas and spices lining the walls. I appreciate being able to smell the…read moreteas to get a feel of what I'm buying. I have to say a lot of their blends smelled really good but I ended up going with their peach blossom herbal tea. I was able to buy a go cup of the brewed tea and some of the tea leaves. The sales associate was so helpful letting us know which teas are similar. She was bright and friendly and offered to help me create a new mix when I mentioned looking for a dupe of a discontinued brand. I definitely recommend if you're a tea lover.

Located right inside the entrance to the building with minimalist signage on the…read more sidewalk. Super lovely and small cafe space with a couple bar seats and stools. There's options of to-go cups or having your drink there. The barista was the only one working and was very kind! I got an iced hojicha latte and the hojicha tea flavor tied so well with the espresso! It was so rich and smooth.

I had to write a review to commend the female barista working on Black Friday. I stopped by this…read morelocation approximately an hour prior to closing and saw a fairly long line. Surprisingly, there was only one employee and she was furiously working her butt off. Taking orders, pulling orders, running back to the register just to do it all over again. I know how stressful this can feel, but she was very kind and pleasant to all customers. Stopped by the other location the following day and saw that she was working again. Coffee was good, which is why I returned, but the employers should be happy to know they've got a good one.

I always enjoy Smith Tea and had to pop in to try their seasonal specials. They had this raspberry…read moreberet matcha latte which had this raspberry powder on top which was truly delicious. My friend had a tasty iced jasmine pearl tea. I've also liked their fizzy iced rooibos tea and the pineapple fizzy tea as well. The space is full of windows and light. Beautiful florals from Be floral decorating the space. Staff are pretty friendly as well.

I've been a years long and dedicated Smith tea customer. I've been ordering their matcha and…read morespecial batch matcha for years. As well as iced tea, black tea and every other type of tea. I stopped by excited to get a drink and grab some matcha - they do not carry matcha in the store. Ok weird. I finally flag down the attention of some staff after wandering around for a few minutes (in a very small space) and the employee was short with me, kind of stand offish and I felt weird being there ‍ After that experience I decided to look for some new locally sourced tea (and found some in matcha freak thank goodness) so that I could move my money elsewhere. Anyway I was a years long dedicated online customer and coming into this store effectively stopped that.

Had a wonderful mid-day treat here. I didn't realize that this shop was in the mall at first, but…read moreit was nice to walk around and window shop. The store itself is very clean and has a lot of cute decorations. Drinks are very colorful and have some fun seasonal themes. The employee behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. Service was really fast event though I think they were working alone. I really enjoyed my French Daisy-- the purple is SUPER vibrant in person, even though the yellow is a little duller than the ad. It was refreshing and very sweet (my preference, my partner got his 50% sweet and said that was perfect for him). The tapioca pearls were just the right consistency. Perfect for a little pick-me-up on the weekend.

I tried the French Daisy and loved it…read more I was in town for work and was craving some tea. This place was just around the corner from the office, so I headed over with a few colleagues. We got there at 2:15 p.m., and there was a "be back soon" sign on the door. Lee showed up at 2:30 p.m. and was absolutely wonderful--super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. My drink was spot on; the tea flavor came through, it had a nice bitterness, and wasn't overly sweet, which I prefer. My colleagues ordered a matcha latte and the Redstraw signature drink and weren't as happy due to the sweetness. They went for 25% sweetness in theirs, but still found it a bit too sweet.

i had to come here after seeing them promote their spring seasonal drinks. i got the green thai tea…read moreand it was just as good as i imagined. i would recommend getting the drink at 50% sweetness because at 75% it was still pretty sweet for me, despite my sweet tooth. i didn't get to try the food, but my friend did and she really liked it. the service here is great and the staff is very friendly. i definitely recommend coming here and trying this season's specials before they are gone because my drink was amazing!

Cute shop with some areas with comfy seating. Different stuffies displayed in parts of the store…read more We went on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty busy, but we got through the line and received drinks within 10 minutes. The issue I usually have when visiting a new boba shop is what sweetness level to go with. I am normally a half sweet person when they offer everything (0/30/50/70/100). On the menu they had 50/75/100, so I went with the 75 which was too sweet for me. For my taste, I would go with 50% next time. Got the sweet mango drink which I was pretty happy with for flavor.

Came on a whim and it did not disappoint! Long standing local matcha shop in Portland with so much…read morecharm and history! The matcha was EXCELLENT and tasted how all matchas should: balanced, aromatic in a way, deeply enjoyable. Dare I say one of the best matchas in town? There's soooo many new matcha openings nowadays which has been fun, but you just can't go wrong with the OGs. Service was very sweet and I loved the interior decor! Will be back for many more!!

i got the matcha soft serve with the hochija brownie. it was decent, the brownie was really dense…read morefor a brownie and the matcha's soft serve flavor was on the lighter side. we ordered at the kiosk and our order was brought to us! i really liked the atmosphere of the place and they had products around the store for you to shop as well!!

4 stars, baby!! The vibe from the old location has carried…read moreover to this new location. The music, the lighting and of course the drinks are good. I love that they serve Elephants Delicatessen for some of the favs. I schedule all my business meetings there. AboveGRND is my office!

We came here because we wanted coffee, and this was the closest coffee place to us. We are glad we…read morestopped here. You will step into a very nice, well-lit café with plenty of seating. They were offering both original and seasonal drinks, and we tried their grnd szn latte. It was a super good drink. I love the cardamon-cinnamon flavor. I would absolutely come here again. The service was great, and the place was clean and quiet. The decoration was also tastefully done. It is also connected to Rejunevation, which is a high-end furniture store, so we were able to walk around that place while waiting for our drink.

Stopped by Less and More Coffee and really enjoyed the creativity of their drinks along with the…read morequality of their coffee. They are located outdoors within a repurposed trimet station, which add such a a unique Portland touch to their vibe. Although usually a 1-2 person operation, drinks always come out relatively quick! I tried the tiramisu latte and the black sesame latte. The tiramisu latte was easily my favorite. The cream top is rich and delicious, and when mixed into the coffee it really tastes like a classic tiramisu dessert. It's sweet, smooth, and feels like a treat without being overwhelming. The black sesame latte was also great, especially if you like nutty flavors. It has a natural sweetness with a deep roasted sesame taste that almost reminds me of peanut butter, making it both comforting and unique. I've also had their regular latte before and really appreciate the quality of their espresso. The coffee itself has a smooth, balanced flavor that stands out even without added syrups or toppings. A great spot to visit if you enjoy creative specialty drinks but still want genuinely good coffee underneath it all.

Very interesting variety of coffee types, including unique Korean styles and flavors. Outside stand…read morewith minor cover and a few seats. So careful of rainy days like today. First customer of day. Service was obviously quick. :) Hojicha for me. Tiramisu for the wife. Nice treat on a wet day.

This location is closed…read more However, it was a great little place and they served some excellent tea! You can still find the teas in local stores. Not only will you get a great drink but you'll be supporting a local bipoc business!

Tucked inside the French Quarter food carts, you will find Aesthete tea, a QBIPOC womxn owned…read moreteahouse serving unique herbal blends of teas. I swung by last week and was welcomed by Alex, who was super nice and patiently walked me through their menu and guided me on my tea selection. I opted for the golden milk, a tumeric based tea. I tried mine with oat milk and honey. While waiting for my order, I had fun browsing the wall of tea blends and the merchandises available. I enjoyed the minimalist packaging and how the ingredient list in the back had a supports section that included the blends' health benefits. Tea wise, it was really nice. The flavors of the tea blend really comes through and it was not too sweet. It was a comforting cup to enjoy in the quiet morning while it was still not too busy. I also tried their milk oolong and it was rich, aromatic, and had a underlying sweet note, which was really nice. The teahouse had a minimalist design, with ample space all around. There are two outlets available and would make for a nice study/workspace. If you're ever in the area, this is a hangout spot.

We accidentally went to Smith Tea on National Tea Day, which honestly feels very on-brand for me…read morebecause I am deeply obsessed with tea. I had no idea it was even a thing, but fate clearly did. The tea was divine. We did the BOGO tea flights and... well... that led directly to a significant amount of tea purchasing. Zero regrets. The service deserves its own love letter. Every single person working this morning was so kind, warm, and genuinely lovely. You can feel that they care, and it makes the whole experience even better. We got to sit by the window and enjoy our flights. What fun ambience. Delicious tea, wonderful humans, and an unexpectedly perfect way to celebrate National Tea Day. Truly such a great experience.

Had a dumb interaction with an employee, and instead of blasting them in a public review, I…read moredirectly emailed Smith Tea. No one responded, but I was (presumably) auto-subscribed to their marketing email list. So here is my post blasting Smith Tea: fix your crappy customer service. PS. They won't add extra matcha to your lattes bc they don't have a button to charge you for it in their system, and they're petty. That was my original complaint.