251 W 23RD ST, NYC 10011 Premium espresso and tea bar in the heart of Chelsea. Featuring a curated selection of the best-tasting coffees from specialty roasters brewed by the cup, an extraordinary variety of organic teas and a chalkboard wall for your artistic expressions.Tumblr (3.0; @portscoffee)http://portsnyc.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mck86ulP6X1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New coffee alert! <strong>Helsar de Zarcerco</strong>, a beautiful washed coffee from Costa Rica, roasted by <a href="http://sightglasscoffee.com/">Sightglass</a>. Available by the cup on aeropress and, for a limited time, as our guest espresso! Look for notes of marzipan, tropical fruit, and a green apple acidity in an aeropress and wild honey sweetness and notes of winter spices in an espresso.</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/34421386197http://portsnyc.com/post/34421386197Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:23:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcanpix7Wh1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcanpix7Wh1qgl2szo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcanpix7Wh1qgl2szo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcanpix7Wh1qgl2szo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Our very first <a href="http://www.sidetour.com">SideTour</a> experience. Urban teaches a private class on coffee. Great way to spend a Sunday morning!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/34094909053http://portsnyc.com/post/34094909053Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:22:25 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m90elgFm981qgl2szo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m90elgFm981qgl2szo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">At PORTS, we are concerned with the seasonality of coffee. This means during certain times of the year, we will feature coffees from regions of the coffee-producing world that are in season. Late summer / early fall is one of our favorite times of year! </span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">Right now we are in love with a few Ethiopian and Guatemalan coffees. Known as the birth place of coffee, Ethiopia has some of the cleanest, fruitiest, and most vibrant coffees in the world. Our Guatemalan selections remind us why we love coffee. Rich, buttery, comforting. </span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">Make sure to stop by and taste Ethiopia and Guatemala’s best coffees roasted by USA’s best roasters!</span></p>http://portsnyc.com/post/29761293542http://portsnyc.com/post/29761293542Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:48:52 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6ndgxXCSs1qgl2szo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Good times at the 2nd Annual PORTS Family BBQ!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/26501902695http://portsnyc.com/post/26501902695Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:48:25 -0400<p>Dear coffee lovers - please take note of our holiday hours this week!</p> <p><strong>Tuesday July 3: 7am - 6pm</strong></p> <p><strong>Wednesday July 4: 9am - 5pm</strong></p> <p>Business as usual from then on.</p> <p>Love, PORTS</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/26418401261http://portsnyc.com/post/26418401261Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:52:06 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6l7ib6SKL1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bottled iced coffee. Brewed in the USA. Goes well with fireworks. At PORTS now for July only.</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/26418138527http://portsnyc.com/post/26418138527Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:44:35 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m58zguW0NR1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s official! We’ll be keeping the crowd caffeinated at Governor’s Ball music festival June 23-24. Look for our tent when in need of cold brew and a friendly face. See you there!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/24605884952http://portsnyc.com/post/24605884952Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:46:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3hzbfnrjJ1qgl2szo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s a birthday weekend for PORTS! Can you believe it’s been one year? To celebrate, we’re doing <strong>$1 Cappuccinos all weekend!</strong> Check in on Yelp or Foursquare to get yours! </p>http://portsnyc.com/post/22378933859http://portsnyc.com/post/22378933859Fri, 04 May 2012 08:14:03 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2mohrvqLG1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We’re excited to partner with our friends at Ovenly in Brooklyn for a delightful selection of new sweet and savory pastry creations. Little secret about the espresso short bread? It’s made with Hair Bender!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/21268378523http://portsnyc.com/post/21268378523Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:34:39 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo12_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo7_r3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28ttsCF3b1qgl2szo13_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Wedding season is officially on and so is our catering service! PORTS pour over bar was a huge hit at the McRorie wedding in Williamsburg this past Easter Sunday. Call or email us to book expert barista service for your event.</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/20822384343http://portsnyc.com/post/20822384343Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:03:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1c84xSx9a1qgl2szo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Sandwiches!</strong> For those of you who have been asking for a lunch option, we now have delicious creations made by Jezalin’s Gastromarket right here in Chelsea. Try the jamon manchego or goat cheese with roasted peppers. Yum!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/19780086781http://portsnyc.com/post/19780086781Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:31:45 -0400<a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/ristretto-we-are-the-5-percent/">T Magazine: Ristretto | We Are the 5 Percent</a>: <p>If you want to order the most unconventional, unexpected drink at an espresso bar, ask for an espresso.</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/19731588475http://portsnyc.com/post/19731588475Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:16:24 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07htr5Tpf1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07htr5Tpf1qgl2szo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07htr5Tpf1qgl2szo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>PORTS  crew and customers cupped at least 12 brand new coffees roasted by Stumptown yesterday afternoon. The range of flavors, origins and personalities truly blew our mind. And we won’t lie… we fell hard for some newcomers, including our very first all-African blend. Stay tuned for amazing new coffees on the menu very soon!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/18548759243http://portsnyc.com/post/18548759243Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:39:27 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzumeoltH01qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our very own Urban will take the stage bright and early this Saturday at the NE Barista Competition. Until then, he’s perfecting his skills at the cafe. Swing by and wish him luck!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/18128258217http://portsnyc.com/post/18128258217Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:49:36 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcg68YcdJ1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nothing says LOVE like a Downtown Cookie. Drop your name into the Chemex for a chance to win a whole dozen for Valentine’s Day!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/17558682037http://portsnyc.com/post/17558682037Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:18:08 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzadpuEvSR1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Have you noticed anything different? We are now pulling Finca El Injerto - a direct trade, single origin espresso from Guatemala. Comprised entirely of Bourbon varietal beans, this shot is smooth and graceful with hints of sweet meyer lemon, dutch chocolate and roasted almonds. Try it on its own or in your favorite espresso beverage.</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/17489331762http://portsnyc.com/post/17489331762Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:29:54 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyvjyejjbT1qgl2szo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><div> <p>Dark? Not exactly. Handsome? All the way! Introducing <em>Don Medardo</em> and <em>Santa Sofia</em> from <strong>Handsome Coffee Roasters</strong>, hand roasted in downtown Los Angeles.</p> <p><strong>A</strong> stands for <strong>Adventure</strong> when it comes to Don. He’ll sweep you off your feet with smooth-talking caramel, tart green apple and juicy blackberry notes. Sofia is a <strong>C</strong> for <strong>Comfort</strong> - or the Crush you can’t escape on this beautiful girl next door. Try them out on the brew bar or take them home!</p> </div>http://portsnyc.com/post/17031650124http://portsnyc.com/post/17031650124Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:20:38 -0500<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/my_new_york_nick_jonas_z2x9WSK7ybFbwpXshwoaiO">The NY Post: Nick Jonas Loves PORTS!</a>: <p>OMG! OMG! Our inner 12-year old is TOTALLY freaking out right now. In today’s NY Post interview, Nick Jonas named PORTS his second favorite thing in NYC.</p> <p>Turns out he’s been throwing back espresso shots at our “really cool coffee shop” since he moved to Chelsea to star on Broadway.</p> <p>Welcome to the neighborhood, Nick. Break a leg!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/16696001645http://portsnyc.com/post/16696001645Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:43:12 -0500<p>Happy Holidays, everyone! We&#8217;re sneaking in some family time too so our hours will be slightly limited. Don&#8217;t worry - we have lots of beans to get you through the weekend!</p> <p><strong>Holiday Schedule</strong></p> <p><strong>12/24</strong> 9:00 - 2:30</p> <p><strong>12/25 Closed</strong></p> <p><strong>1/31</strong> 9:00 -5:00</p> <p><strong>1/1</strong> 9:30 - 3:30</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/14618208978http://portsnyc.com/post/14618208978Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:25:31 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwa27rHOYt1qgl2szo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/276068569111821/">holiday toast </a>with your friendly baristas and neighbors! Friday, Dec 16, 6pm at the cafe. ‘Tis the season for some bubbly!</p>http://portsnyc.com/post/14294327428http://portsnyc.com/post/14294327428Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:40:39 -0500