about us
A rich heritage fueled by curiosity
Our story began in 1963 when Herbert & Mona Hyman decided to open a small store in Brentwood, California. Falling in love with the rich and nuanced flavors of the artisanal coffee they discovered during their trips to Europe, they wanted to share them with their local communities.
Guided by their passion, they started offering gourmet beans from far-flung places like Costa Rica, Colombia and Kenya to let their customers enjoy the diverse flavors and perspectives from around the world. Soon, their vision would spark a movement for gourmet coffee and turn their little store into the global phenomenon it is today.
We individually, small batch roast our beans to bring out the unique, original flavor of every bean.
1963
Herbert Hyman founded The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf as a coffee service for offices. Three years later, he opened the very first store in Southern California to bring the flavors of the world to his neighborhood.
1974
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf grew to 10 cafés in Southern California. Eager to let his customers enjoy truly authentic and unique blends, he began adding exotic teas to the menu.
1987
History was made when a barista invented the original ICE BLENDED® drink at our Westwood, California café.
1996
We turned global and expanded into Asia. Within two years, 29 cafés were opened across Singapore and Malaysia. And in 2005, we established the Caring Cup® Global Charity Program with the aim of giving back to our communities.
2019
With a remarkable presence of over 1,000 cafés worldwide, we joined the Jollibee Group of Companies, marking the start of something special.
2023
We launched HomeGrounds, our global headquarters and Innovation Experience Centre, in Singapore to continue serving an endless variety of flavors and creations.
We're brewing curiosity worldwide with
Franchising
Let’s bring the world of coffee & tea to every neighborhood
Join us and open the gateway to the amazing cultures, flavors, and creations from around the world. As a franchise partner, you’ll benefit from our proven success model, flourishing brand, diverse coffee & tea menu, commitment to innovation, comprehensive franchisor support, and more.
Inspiring Curiosity Since 1963
We’re proud to serve the finest specialty coffee and tea, with a proven presence of 1,000+ cafés across 24 countries.
Brewing a Culture of Innovation
We love finding ways to inspire discovery and bring a smile to our customers, from introducing new services and products to engaging them in different ways.
We Make the Perfect Blend
We’d be more than happy to train you on all aspects of running a cafe from preparation to managing inventory and staff. You can count on on-going support through a dedicated team of experts who can provide guidance and advice from procurement to marketing.
We Love Growing with Great People
As a franchise partner, you’ll be part of a network that nurtures your growth. We’ve got plenty of opportunities for growth and development, like training programs, mentorships, and access to resources and tools to help you reach your full potential.
We Welcome New Partners
If you’re curious to explore business opportunities with us, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us below and get in touch with our franchise recruitment managers.
Careers
Find Your Flavor With Us
For decades, we've created experiences that help people find their flavor. The right cup, the right blend, the right moment. The same is true for our people. Your flavor is how you show up, the strengths you bring, and the mark you leave.
Our purpose is to help people Find Their Flavor through uplifting experiences that make their day better. That applies to our guests, our partners, and each other.
As part of our Brew Crew, you'll find an environment where you can be your best, belong, and grow. When our people are at their best, they create the experiences that keep our guests coming back.
Be Part of Our Brew Crew
If you're ready to find your flavor, we'd love to hear from you. Come see what we can brew together.