Porto Rico Importing Co. – American
Stepping into this historic sensory sanctuary, guests are greeted by the intoxicating aroma of freshly roasted beans and the sight of overflowing burlap sacks that line the rustic, wood-paneled space. The air hums with the energy of a classic coffee house, where expertly pulled French mochas and rare, bright Gesha varietals are served alongside whimsical tea flights that range from floral, fragrant infusions to earthy, restorative blends. It is a timeless destination for connoisseurs and casual sippers alike, offering a rich journey through global flavors that transforms a simple cup into a curated exploration of the senses.
201, Bleecker Street +12124775421 http://www.portorico.com/store/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, low-cholesterol
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
Coffee Beans
Freshly roasted coffee beans available by the pound.
- French Mocha - $15.99: French roast coffee beans
- SWP Decaf French Colombian Supremo - $19.99: Decaffeinated French roast Colombian coffee beans
- Organic FT Vienna Mexican Chiapas - $18.99: Organic Fair Trade Vienna roast Mexican coffee beans
- Colombia Gesha El Jardin - Antioquia - $34.99: Gesha variety coffee beans, fully washed
- Costa Rica Gesha La Candelilla Natural - $33.99: Natural process Gesha coffee beans with notes of cranberry and molasses
- Colombian Black Lime Black Honey - $26.99: Castillo and Caturra varietals, fermented with citrus fruit infusion
Teas
Loose leaf teas and curated tea flights.
- Zen Enhancer One Pot Tea Flight - $18.99: Organic Mao Feng, Genmaicha, Osmanthus Green, Sencha, Pinhead Gunpowder, Lung Ching
- Let's Pretend We're English One Pot Tea Flight - $17.99: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Golden Gunpowder Black, GFOP Darjeeling 2nd Flush, Irish Breakfast, Ceylon OP
- Floral, Fragrant & Fruity One Pot Tea Flight - $19.99: Good Morning Green, Sea Buckthorn-Cowberry, 365 Summer, Earl Grey Sencha, Jasmine 1st Grade, Butterfly Sencha
- Sea Buckthorn-Cowberry Tea - $38: Sea buckthorn berries, cowberries, cranberries, carrots, red currants
- Orange-Ginger Green Tea - $34: Sencha green tea, orange, ginger
- Pomegranate Raspberry Black Tea - $36: Black tea, pomegranates, goji berries, sea buckthorn berries, raspberry, guarana
- Snow Dragon Yellow Tea - $140: TaoYuan Large Leaf cultivar yellow tea
- Organic Volcano Oolong - $100: Qing Xin Ruan Zhi cultivar oolong tea from Hainan Island
Confections
Dark chocolate covered treats and sweets.
- Chocolate Almonds - $13.99: Whole almonds, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans - $14.99: Espresso beans, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Hazelnuts - $15.99: Whole hazelnuts, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Orange Peels - $14.99: Orange peels, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Coffee Cordials - $13.99: Dark chocolate, coffee flavored liquid center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Covered Cherries - $15.99: Cherries, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol