tea Archives - Bridgetown Bites

July 25, 2025August 28, 2025

Small Bites: Camellia Patisserie, Gebeta, Ciboulette, and More

Vegan macarons in a pile against a wood background from Camellia Patisserie. — Photo credit: Camellia Patisserie.

Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Yunomi Matcha Portland Will Open on NE 28th Avenue

While I was walking over to Mikiko Mochi Donut shop after a nice meal at Pambiche the other day, I noticed that the adjacent storefront had a new sign up: Yunomi Matcha Portland. I reached out to the owner to learn more about the new matcha bar, and he provided me with a micro update.

December 5, 2024February 11, 2025

Better Days Cafe Is Open in Portland

Pouring steamed milk into a latte. — Photo credit: Better Days Cafe

Today is the first day of the soft opening of Better Days Cafe, located on SE Division and 35th Place. This is a project from Kim Dam of Portland Cà Phê and Mémoire Cà Phê, a new brunch spot on NE Alberta that recently received a 2024 Eater award for Restaurant Team of the Year; and Melody Rin, who has been a roaster and the very first employee at Portland Cà Phê.

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

The Lime Stand: Hand-Smashed Lime Tea in Portland

The Slacker. — The Slacker, made with hibiscus tea, lime, and sugar, just one of the hand-smashed lime teas offered at The Lime Stand. Photo credit: The Lime Stand.

The Lime Stand, which offers hand-smashed lime tea, is open on NE Alberta in the old Kulfi space. There you can enjoy a variety of unique drinks, ones you really can’t find anywhere else in Portland. I reached out to Jimmy and Elaine, owners of The Lime Stand, to learn more about them and their arrival in the Alberta Arts District.

June 12, 2024June 13, 2024

A Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe Looks To Open in Portland

Artful coffee drinks from Trung Nguyên Legend. — Trung Nguyên Legend shows off in artful way. Photo credit: Trung Nguyên Legend

According to paperwork filed with ORSOS, along with Portland city permits filed, it appears that a Trung Nguyên Legend Cafe is planning to open on SE Powell Blvd and SE 84th Avenue. Trung Nguyên is a major name in Vietnamese coffee, and along with their manufacturing and retail efforts, their cafes are some of the most popular in Vietnam. “Trung Nguyen Legend” is the company’s “premium brand in coffee.”