Est. Portland, Oregon
Handcrafted sourdough, delicate pastries, and single-origin teas — made fresh each morning on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard.
Our Heritage
Monster Tea began as a quiet conviction: that the best bread and tea deserve the same reverence. In 2018, we opened our doors on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard with a wood-fired oven, a selection of loose-leaf teas from small estates, and a commitment to doing things slowly and well.
Every morning, our bakers arrive before dawn. Our sourdough ferments for 48 hours. Our pastries are folded by hand. Our teas are sourced from growers who practice sustainable agriculture — no shortcuts, no compromises.
Today, we are proud to serve the Portland community with the same intentionality that guided us from the start. What began as a small corner bakery has become a gathering place — a place where the smell of fresh bread meets the ritual of a perfectly steeped cup.
100%
Organic Flour
48hr
Sourdough Process
12+
Tea Origins
Our Offerings
48-hour wild-fermented loaves — country, olive, sesame, and seasonal varieties. Baked in our wood-fired oven until the crust sings.
Butter croissants, pain au chocolat, fruit tarts, and seasonal galettes — each layer crafted by hand, each morning from scratch.
Single-origin loose-leaf teas from estates in Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Served in hand-thrown ceramic from our kitchen.
Custom cakes and dessert plates for gatherings, milestones, and quiet indulgences. Order ahead and let us make your occasion memorable.
Start your day the way it was meant to be — warm bread, cultured butter, a cup of tea, and nowhere to rush. Served until 2pm daily.
Curated gift boxes featuring our signature loaves, pastry selections, and tea tins. Beautifully wrapped, ready to deliver or pick up.
The Craft
We don't rush dough. We don't speed through proofing. Every loaf at Monster Tea follows the rhythm of fermentation — slow, natural, and unhurried. The result is a crumb that opens beautifully and a crust that shatters with the first cut.
Our tea program is built the same way: with time and attention. We work directly with growers who share our commitment to quality and sustainability, selecting leaves that tell the story of their terroir in every sip.
Traditional baking at precise temperatures for unmatched flavor.
Our 8-year-old sourdough culture, fed daily with organic flour.
Everything made fresh each morning — never day-old, never frozen.
Oregon butter, local dairy, and Pacific Northwest ingredients.
Words from Our Neighbors
"The sourdough here changed how I think about bread. I drive from the west side just for the country loaf. The crust is unlike anything I've found elsewhere in Portland."
— A Hawthorne Regular
"I ordered a custom cake for my mother's birthday and it was extraordinary — beautiful, deeply flavorful, and made with such care. The tea pairing suggestion was the perfect touch."
— A Returning Customer
"Monster Tea is my Saturday ritual. The space is warm, the staff remembers my order, and the matcha from Japan is the best I've had outside of a tea ceremony."
— A Neighborhood Friend
Visit Us
3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97214
Monday – Friday: 7am – 3pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: 8am – 2pm
Questions about catering, custom orders, or tea selections — we'd love to hear from you.
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