It may be hard for Portlanders to accept, but there’s more to hot beverages than coffee. Teavana makes it clear that there’s a lot more, showcasing a huge selection of top-quality loose-leaf teas, including plenty of blacks, whites, greens, and oolongs for those who need their caffeine fix. The shop also brews plenty of decaf and organic teas, as well as sweet or spicy herbal infusions, matés, and rooibos. The helpful tea stewards behind the counter can explain the myriad health benefits associated with each kind, such as boosting immune function, aiding weight loss, lowering cholesterol, or relieving allergies.