The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a casual café chain serving coffee and tea drinks alongside light Western fare. It is best known for its Ice Blended range, creamy frozen drinks in flavours like mocha, vanilla, salted caramel and matcha, as well as espresso based lattes and a selection of teas. If you want something to eat, the menu includes toasted sandwiches such as a tuna melt, plus cakes, cookies and breakfast plates. Seasonal drinks and limited time treats appear regularly, so there is often something new to try. The brand's own site says its story goes back to 1963, and the café format is relaxed, with both dine in and takeaway options. It works well for a catch up with friends, a quiet coffee break, a light brunch or a sweet treat after a meal. Prices are on the higher side for a café drink, but the wide choice of drinks makes it easy for everyone in a group to find something they like.

Recommended Dishes

• The Original Mocha Ice Blended - A frozen blend of coffee, chocolate and ice topped with whipped cream, and one of the chain's best known drinks.
• Choc Cookie Crumble Ice Blended - A chocolate Ice Blended drink with cookie crumbs for some crunch in every sip.
• Matcha Green Tea Ice Blended - A smooth and creamy green tea Ice Blended drink with a touch of sweetness.
• Tuna Melt - Tuna salad and melted cheese on toasted bread, a simple savoury bite to go with a drink.
• Chicken Ham & Cheese Sandwich - A sandwich of grilled chicken, ham and cheese for a light meal.
• Iced Vanilla Latte - An espresso latte with vanilla that a reviewer found rich and flavourful.
• Butter Cookies with Nutella - Butter cookies filled with a generous portion of Nutella, launched as a limited menu item.

Highlights

• Signature Ice Blended drinks in coffee, tea, chocolate and fruit flavours
• Handcrafted lattes and a range of teas
• Light Western bites including sandwiches, cakes and cookies
• Seasonal and limited time menu items
• Relaxed café setting with dine in and takeaway
• Good for catch ups, work breaks and sweet treats with friends or family