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About CBTL

[ OVERVIEW ]

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) is a global premium coffee and tea brand, founded in Los Angeles, California in 1963. With more than sixty years of heritage, CBTL has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality beverages and a consistent customer experience across its locations worldwide.

From sourcing the finest coffee beans and tea leaves to roasting and blending, CBTL maintains strict quality standards at every stage of preparation — ensuring excellence in every cup. The brand is recognized not only for its coffee, but also for its specialty tea program, one of the most extensive in the premium café category.

1963

Founded in
Los Angeles

60+

Years of
Brand Heritage

Global

Multi-Country
Operations

[ HIGHLIGHTS ]

A trusted brand, by every measure.


Founded in Los Angeles

Established in 1963 in Los Angeles, California — one of the original premium coffee brands in the United States.


Global Presence

A globally recognized premium coffee and tea brand, operating in markets across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East.


Coffee & Tea Expertise

Strong dual expertise in both coffee and specialty tea — a distinguishing feature among premium café brands of similar scale.


Quality Standards

Strict quality control across sourcing, roasting, blending, and preparation — maintained consistently across every location.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Sixty years of coffee & tea heritage.

  • CBTL is built around the idea of creating a space where people can pause, recharge, and feel comfortable in their daily lives.

  • A unique strength in both coffee and specialty tea, offering a broader and more inclusive beverage experience for a wider range of preferences.

  • From sourcing the finest beans and tea leaves to roasting, blending, and preparation — strict standards are maintained at every stage.

  • A consistent brand experience and welcoming atmosphere across every location worldwide, so the moment of comfort feels familiar wherever you find it.

A black sign hanging from the ceiling reads 'The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,' established in 1963, with a white logo featuring a coffee bean, a leaf, and a spoon. In the background, people are walking in a shopping mall or airport with tiled floors and store entrances, some wearing masks and carrying bags.