The NY Times travel section continues its obsession with the rose city. This week brings a profile of Portland's tea scene:

I found that Portlanders demand the best brew, wherever it's served. So I'm intrigued when local acquaintances, whispering of foot massage and fabulous tea in the same breath, encourage me to visit the Barefoot Sage on scruffy, bustling Hawthorne Boulevard. (Link)

Also getting shoutouts from the Times: Tao of Tea, Tea Chai Te, Alberta Street Teahouse, and both the Japanese and Chinese Gardens.

Previously in the Times this year: Cacao, Ace Hotel, and 36 Hours in Portland.

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