The Oldest Specialty Coffee Chain in the US, Originating in LA : THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF Third St Promenade

Founded in Los Angeles in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest specialty coffee chain in the United States. With a loyal following among Hollywood celebrities like Jason Statham and Charlize Theron, this coffeehouse has expanded to over 1,000 locations in more than 30 countries.

As the name suggests, the company is renowned for the quality of both its coffee beans and tea leaves.

Coffee Beans: Only the top 1% of premium Arabica beans are carefully selected. Renowned green bean buyers personally visit plantations around the world to source the finest beans from various altitudes. (e.g., El Salvador, Ethiopia, Colombia, Sumatra)

Tea Leaves: Dedicated tea buyers directly contract with exceptional tea gardens worldwide, selecting only the top two leaves, hand-picked from the top of the plant. (e.g., Green Tea, Black Tea, Herbal Infusion)

Menu: The menu offers a wide variety of coffee and tea beverages, including various brewing methods, iced blended drinks (similar to Starbucks Frappuccinos), and tea lattes.

Mocha Ice Blended (R)・$5.25
A sweet treat made from our delicious fresh espresso, signature powders, and milk is blended with ice then topped with whipped cream.

Peach Jasmine Cold Brew (R)・$4.55
A refreshing cold brew that perfectly blends the sweet, fresh flavor of peach with the fragrant aroma of jasmine tea. This cold brew captures the essence of sunny Santa Monica summers. Each sip is a refreshing escape.

Cinamon Roll・$3.25
A soft cinnamon roll with a fine texture. The sweet aroma of cinnamon fills the air. It's the perfect companion to your favorite coffee or tea.

This shop also sells coffee beans, tea leaves, and original stainless steel bottles in stylish packaging. Collecting their exclusive-edition bottles from around the world sounds like a fun hobby.


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1963年にロサンゼルスで第一号店がオープンしたThe Coffee Bean ＆ Tea Leafは、アメリカ最古のスペシャルティコーヒーチェーン。

俳優のジェイソン・ステイサムやシャーリーズ・セロンなどのハリウッドセレブにもファンが多く、現在は世界30か国以上1,000店舗以上を展開。ちなみに日本店舗はなし(2024.10現在)。

店名が表す通り、コーヒー豆と茶葉にこだわり、どちらもクオリティの高さに定評あり。

サンタモニカのサードストリート・プロムナードにある店舗は、店内とテラスにゆったりと利用できる席があるので散歩やショッピングのついでにぜひ。