The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, established in 1963, is a renowned American coffee and tea chain headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Over the decades, it has expanded to 1,164 stores across 24 countries. These include the United States, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, the Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

Product Range

The company offers a diverse assortment of products, such as hot and iced coffees, teas, and signature beverages like the Original Ice Blended® drinks.

They also provide whole bean coffees, whole leaf teas, flavored powders, and baked goods.

The coffee offerings are categorized into Light & Subtle, Light & Distinctive, Medium & Smooth, Dark & Distinctive, Decaffeinated, Flavored, and Reserve.

Beans are sourced from regions including Costa Rica, Colombia, Kenya, Indonesia, Jamaica, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

Acquisition and Growth

In 2019, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was acquired by the Philippines-based Jollibee Foods Corporation for $350 million.

This acquisition marked a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory.

Locations

In the United States, the company operates numerous locations, including:

• New York City, NY
• Torrance, CA
• Long Beach, CA
• Pasadena, CA
• Simi Valley, CA
• San Bernardino, CA
• Glendale, CA
• Anaheim, CA
• Glendale, AZ
• Gilbert, AZ
• Peoria, AZ
• Hoboken, NJ
• Los Angeles, CA
• Raleigh, NC

Internationally, it has a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Online Store

For customers who prefer enjoying their beverages at home, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers an online store.

This store features coffee, tea, powders, and other related products available for purchase.