The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, the largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the U.S., announced today its plans to expand to Manhattan, opening its doors for New Yorkers on August 29, 2011 with local area developer, New Amsterdam Coffee & Tea Co., LLC. The much-anticipated New York expansion comes after nearly 50 years of serving up a full selection of signature blends to international acclaim. ‘The Bean,’ as it is affectionately referred to by its loyal fan following, intends to add a handcrafted and customized touch to the Manhattan coffee landscape and fill a noticeable void between the coffee conglomerates and the independent ‘mom and pop’ shops.
“After nearly 50 years on the west coast, we are so excited to announce the new store openings in New York City,” says Jeffrey Srulowitz, CEO of New Amsterdam Coffee & Tea Co., LLC the area developer of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® for Manhattan.