Tea Bar

Tea Bar was founded by Portland native, Erica Indira Swanson at age 23 after moving back to Portland from living in China. In 2021, Erica was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. Tea has always been her beverage of choice. In a city saturated with coffee and very few tea shops, Erica set out to create a new experience: a space reflective of her Scandinavian roots that was approachable, modern, and welcoming toward everyone. Our goal is simple: to make high quality tea approachable. We offer a curated menu with a focus on less is more. Each drink we offer is made fresh to order. We use absolutely no powders, artificial flavors nor dyes.