Townshend’s Division Street Teahouse

This place is really overpriced. Yet I used to go here for the ambiance, to have a place to work on my computer. The music is not horrible, and I figure it’s better than drinking coffee in the afternoon.
The tables are so close together that last month, someone knocked into my table and the tea splashed on my brand new Mac computer, rendering it water damaged.
The last time I went here, my $ 4+ chai latte was lukewarm. Really? For this price at least let’s get a hot drink. It was the final straw.

I came here for some tea after dinner and was extremely impressed! I got a pear & pomegranate black tea latte and I absolutely loved it! Smelled and tasted exactly as I’d hoped it to. My husband got the Mt. Hood vanilla black tea, and it was great as well — very strong with a definite hint of vanilla. Overall, I was able to conclude based off of the two teas I tried that the tea flavors are extremely distinguished here, whether just brewed or made into a latte! It’s always disappointing when you can’t really tell what flavor tea you got because the milk and/​or sweetener drowns out the taste, but Townshend’s definitely knows how to do their teas right!
Two drinks, 8oz and 20 oz — $ 7.50 total.
As for the tea shop itself, I couldn’t imagine myself being able to be productive in such a dim lit space at night with mellow music playing. but maybe during the daytime when there’s more natural lighting it would be a cool place to study/​work since there’s plenty of free street parking in the neighborhoods surrounding too.
If I lived in the area, I’d probably be a regular. Townshend’s tea is delicious and a must try!

This place feels super hipster especially with all of their kombucha products on tap and a huge selection of teas (and bubble tea)! We recently discovered kombucha randomly at a local Whole Foods and technically were not huge fans of it at the time.
We were walking around town and I was thirsty but also was craving something healthy to drink — I noticed this place right away and saw that they have really interesting drink choices. I decided to try one of the kombucha on tap based on their recommendation and it was really good! I’m definitely a fan now and wish they had something like this back at home!

I’m a regular at the Townshend’s location on Division Street and have always been super pleased with the wonderful teas they have and the great service from their friendly «tea minders». I have a handful of favorite tea blends that I usually order when I go there, but tonight, I had a pressing need for one of their apothecary blends because I’m feeling lousy with a cold. A.J. was at the counter and asked what my specific symptoms were. Well, just like a pharmacist, he brewed up a special concoction for me consisting of two of their regular apothecary blends. That’s great service!

Bad day at work? Townshend’s! Meeting with friends? Townshend’s! Need some time to yourself? Townshend’s!
These guys have a huge selection of teas, a great space for socializing, or you could bring a book or homework and just chill. I especially love how unpretentious they are — always friendly and patient with me when I literally have no idea what kind of tea I want. Bonus: they have Kava tea — the stuff that makes you feel chill and makes your tongue tingle!

I simply love this place! This place literally made me love tea! I’ve never seen so many selections of tea before. I’ve always thought an earl grey was pretty much it for me. They have a pretty outstanding selection of kombutcha on tap and to top it off they make bubble teas! You can’t really go wrong here, get a hot tea during the fall/​winter days as you finish that paper due in class or get a nice ice green tea during the hot summer days! I recommend getting the strawberry sencha? Green tea, iced! And their chai when you prefer your tea hot!

Perfect place to read, write, think, chill and have a cup of tea, well actually multiple cups thanks to their HUGE selection. They even have their own Kombucha line «Brew Dr. Kombucha» which is also available in certain grocery stores across OR.
If you don’t know what to get or don’t see the forest for the tree ask the t (re)earista for advice. They always do a great job taking their time prescribing a herbal infusion according to your need. Keywords: Relief, Mood and Body Tonics. Truly attentive and friendly service!
The ambiance is cozy, not too loud, plenty of tables and cushioned chairs, so you can sit for hours. My favorite spots are the couches at the window. There are also two outdoor benches/​tables, if you feel like to boost up your Vitamin D production or to release some endorphins while sipping on your tea on sunny days.
They say you can’t buy happiness, but TOWNSHEND sells tea, is it not the same?

I am obsessed with Townshend. I’ve been to all locations in OR and will make my way to the one in Bozeman, MT someday! They do such a solid job with tea. If you’re a tea snob, kind of into it, curious about it, open to it, whatever. COME TO TOWNSHEND.
If you’re sick or feeling under the weather, the Immortalizer is FANTASTIC. It comes out really hot, it’s slightly sweet, a little spicy. It’s SO good. I would order if even if I’m not sick. Here’s what it includes: rose hips, peppermint, orange peel, Echinacea root and flowers, calendula, red clover, Oregon grape, goldenseal, and gunpowder green tea. It’s heaven in a cup!
I’ve had Kombucha on tap and various other drinks here as well. I’ve enjoyed them all.
Tips:
#1) I’d order an elixir of sorts. Sure, you can order a standalone green, black, red, etc. tea and it will be a solid cup of tea, but why not get something that you can only get at a place like Townshend’s?
#2) The line can be long sometimes and the tea can take a while to come out because they steep them at the appropriate temperatures and time. Come in, peruse the menu, relax, and enjoy.
#3) I’d steer clear of the bubble/​boba teas. It’s probably not going to be what you’re expecting.
#4) FIFTY/​FIFTY water bottles are AMAZING. I like them more than the Hydro Flask ones. Townshend has them w/​their logo on it. GET ONE. It’ll change your life.

I’m a fan of all the Portland area Townshend’s Tea locations, but this one is my favorite, although the furthest from my house. Division has gotten, ahem, a little crazy over the last couple years, but this place has always been an oasis in the storm. It’s so peaceful here, even when it’s full of bodies. I’m not sure how they manage that :)
Tea selection is out of this world. Seriously. They make great tea lattes too. Earl Grey crème de la crème. Do it.
The only reason I can’t give it a perfect score is because the pastry selection to choose from is dismal. Lots of us want something small to snack on while we sip our tea, but the offerings here are pretty limited to seeded cookies/​bars and dry looking baby muffins. But if you come here for the tea (or kombucha!!! They make amazing ‘bucha!!) you will most certainly not leave disappointed.

Ok, so I have always loved kombucha, but Portland has given me a whole new perspective on this fantastically fermented fountain of freshness! I first discovered Townshend’s kombucha at the Portland Saturday Market. I tried the White Rose on tap and it was delicious. Just the right floral hint with a bit of sweetness. It was also so refreshing considering it was a hot, dry day topping out at 95 degrees! We continued to buy the bottled versions at local eateries and Whole Foods and also enjoyed the Nutritonic (has lots of delicious organic ingredients like peppermint, nettle, and alfalfa). In fact, I can’t imagine there being a bad flavor in the bunch. But, I will say we met our match when we stumbled upon Townshend’s actual teahouse on Division Street. They had a lot of varieties on tap, but LOVE caught our attention. This divine concoction of organic lavender, organic chamomile, organic damiana, organic rose, and jasmin green tea is truly heaven sent. You must try it! Not to mention the extremely chill setting of the café and the free wi-​fi will have you throwing back mugs of this brilliant kombucha.
It was too hot to try the hot teas, but I can assure you the kombucha makes your trip to the teahouse well worthwhile. I will definitely come back when I’m visiting Portland again. Townshend is yet another testament to the local grassroots community that has molded Portland into a truly unique place to be. Go… now!

It was awesome stopping through here on a walk west on SE Division, eyewitnessing the literal explosion of urban development that has taken place along this street. Every popular spot now has one on Division!
Clerk was chill and let me smell my way through many tins, explaining the price points and amounts of the various loose leafs that were for sale. Shoppin for gifts, I nabbed 2 1 oz bags, and had lots of very positive feedback about how much they were enjoyed. Affordable, easy locations all over the city, and quality tea.
Not to mention how inviting this mini-​chain of teahouses has become!

I buy so much of their Kombucha tea that I’m so glad that I finally made it to one of their locations. I used the Chinook book coupon and the guy there was very friendly and king and awesome! I couldn’t believe how packed the place was at 10am ish in the morning. I didn’t realize that they carried a large selection of warm teas as well. So, I will have to go back their soon to hang out for awhile. :)

Cute, casual, clean, quiet little place to sip on tea or Kombucha while listening to music.
So many kinds of teas to choose from and ways to have them. Order it cold, hot, with or without boba, and vegan is offered as well.
My hubby had the Kombucha nutritonic and super berry blend. I had a typical cold black milk tea. Both were very good and refreshing!
The girl at the register who also made our drinks was friendly, knowledgeable and served our drinks very quickly.
Parking is hard to find on the street although it wasn’t that busy here.
I would definitely come back!

To go to a coffee shop and get super caffeinated at 9pm, or to go to a tea shop with amazing kombucha on tap at 9pm. Well the choice wasn’t a very difficult one for me.
Owing to the kombucha sold at my workplace, I have been drinking it more and more and enjoying the way it makes me feel. Townshend’s is probably the best I’ve had. I like to combine a few of the flavors into my own mix. The location on Alberta is superb too!

SO MANY CHOICES.
We spent a couple hours here catching up and drinking 24 oz iced teas. I love the setup. You can smell any blend from their apothecary type display, have it hot or iced, have bubble tea or kombucha.
It’s a little pricey, i think the 24 oz tea was about $ 3.75 with rock sugar but I really enjoyed my mango mist blend.
I never felt rushed or overwhelmed. It’s a very casual café that is pretty large actually, maybe 15 tables or so.

First time trying kombucha. They let you sample their 8 kombuchas on tap. A 16oz is only $ 3.20 (24oz is $ 4.80). I thought they’d be alcoholic tea, but it turned out they were only 0.5%ABV, so don’t go looking for a buzz. I don’t know much about teas, but they have like 50 to choose from, with all kinds of ways to make them. I liked what I tried and liked the drink they made me.
I’m glad these kinds of places are in town and will definitely come back!

I was visiting a friend in Portland and this is one his favorite go-​to spots.
I have to say though: DO NOT GET THE BUBBLE TEA. I asked; most of them are made from powder so it’s basically the artifiicial-​tasting sugary stuff.
* Taro Milk Tea w/​Black Tea Base — 1.5 stars
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The flavor was bad, like boxed taro powder that’s been sitting on a shelf for years. The tapioca balls were pretty stale, pretty hard in the middle. Pretty obviously not fresh.
However, the kombucha was pretty fresh with a kick. I’m not personally a huge fan of that stuff generally, but my friends both are and really like Townshend’s. Their Chai was great too!
* Pumpkin Spice Chai — 4 stars
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I like that this wasn’t super creamy and sweetened like chai you’ll get at certain chains. Not that I haven’t enjoyed those sweet creamy chai’s, but this was the first time I felt like I was getting an authentic-​ly spiced chai that wasn’t delicious because of all the sugar and nutmeg.

Wonderful assortment of teas, kombuchas, and bubble teas. It can be alittle overwhelming at first but don’t be afraid to ask for alittle guidance. The staff is wonderful and always there to help guide our decision in the right place
It can get alittle busy at times but it provides a wonderful atmosphere for a low key talk, study session, or nice place to read a book
The teas come in individual cups as well as your own pot with a tea candle to keep it nice and warm. Enjoy a wonderful tea, bundle up, and enjoy a book!

This is my must-​visit spot when I’m in Portland. (And probably the polar opposite of my other Portland must: donuts.)
Their kombucha is so, so good. If you tried kombucha and hated it, try it here. They’ve perfected it and have amazing flavors.
I also stock up on my loose leaf tea here. Over 100 different tea combos? They are all good quality and delish.
The wifi is great, the seating is comfy, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I love this little teahouse… I mean, where else can you get fresh kombucha on tap? I recommend the lemon ginger cayenne. Totally refreshing and bright.
Seating was pretty limited… we were lucky to snag the last table. It looks like a lot of customers lounge around with their laptop all day using their wifi. Heck, I would too.