We Tried Wellness

It’s been a while since we’ve posted a new episode of WTW—as evidenced by our ode to Spring and Daylight Savings at the top of the episode. Forgive us? We promise this episode is worth the wait... Today, we’re joined by Erica Indira Swanson, CEO and Owner of Tea Bar, a local tea business with four shop locations around Portland. In just four years, Erica has created a defining aesthetic and signature menu that’s won accolades everywhere from Bon Appetit to Vogue. The tea-infused beverages served in her shops are as beautiful as they are delicious, delighting the local Instagram community with colorful ingredients like green matcha, blue algae, and turmeric-infused golden milk. Erica tells us about: How her passion for travel and interior design, along with a knack for business and customer service (cultivated from an early age), has informed her vision for Tea Bar How she maintains a spirit of lightheartedness in the face of mishaps The continual learning process inherent to being an entrepreneur The self-c