Oregon’s Coffee & Tea Experiences

1. Long Weekend in Portland

   • Flavors:

     Artisan Producers

     Coffee & Tea

     Lodging

     Restaurants

     Wine

   • Region:

     Greater Portland

   Linger in this epicenter of regional cuisine, where chefs, farmers, ranchers growers and producers bring their bounty so you can enjoy what’s fresh and local and ready right now. Yes, it’s hard to walk a block without the aroma of fresh roasted beans wafting from a corner java joint. In the fall, barely a day goes by without a farmers market bursting to life in one of the city’s neighborhoods. Travel just a bit outside of …

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2. 10 Central Oregon Can’t-Miss Foodie Finds

   • Flavors:

     Artisan Producers

     Coffee & Tea

     Restaurants

     Wine

   • Region:

     Central Oregon

   Grab some silky goat cheese from the honor bar at Juniper Grove Farm near Redmond. Lick a huckleberry ice cream cone on the old wooden porch at Juniper Junction near Terrebonne. Sample the latest vintage in the shadow of majestic Smith Rock at Maragas Winery between Redmond and Madras. Pack a picnic and canoe or kayak the lazy Deschutes in Sunriver. Start a meal with Oregon artisan cheese fondue at Kokanee Café in Camp Sherman. Take a five-course culinary adventure with handpicked ingredients …

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3. 10 Willamette Valley Can’t-Miss Foodie Finds

   • Flavors:

     Coffee & Tea

     Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands & U-pick

     Restaurants

     Wine

   • Region:

     Willamette Valley

   Start a day of exploring with the signature corned beef hash at Word of Mouth Bistro in Salem. Stroll the bustling aisles of the Eugene Saturday Market with a Lulu’s Smoothie. Indulge in the four-course chef’s tasting menu at the Painted Lady Restaurant in Newberg. Savor Oregon Dungeness crab cakes and Pinot Gris on the veranda at King Estate Winery south of Eugene. Watch the Willamette River meander by while sipping a glass of Pinot noir at Enoteca in Corvallis. Slow down for …

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4. Pedalbike Tours’ Coffee Crawl

   • Flavors:

     Coffee & Tea

   • Region:

     Greater Portland

   Get seriously wired as you zip around on a bike to some local coffee roasters, peak behind the scenes at the roasting process; learn the tricks of the trade and tasting coffee roasted by people who care deeply about quality.

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5. Stumptown’s Cupping Sessions

   • Flavors:

     Coffee & Tea

   • Region:

     Greater Portland

   The Portland-based company pride itself for considering coffee as an art, and educating customers on beans and origins rather than serving them a cup of Joe. Baristas at Stumptown are picked for their love and knowledge of coffee and the coffee-making process. Chatting with them feels like sharing someone’s true passion – although most of them have also other passions such as music, bands or independent movies. On a side-note, Stumptown’s baristas have also been voted “sexiest staff” …

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