The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Opens First Store in the Maldives, Expanding its Global Network
Joyful milestone in the Maldives. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL), the Jollibee Group’s flagship brand for coffee and tea, opened its first-ever store in the Maldives last September 15, 2025.
Hulhumalé, Maldives. October 21, 2025 – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) has opened its first-ever café in Hulhumalé, Maldives, marking another step in its growing international presence. CBTL is the Jollibee Group’s flagship brand for coffee and tea, and it now has over 1,200 locations across more than 20 countries.
Located along the beachfront of Hulhumalé’s Central Park, the new café seats up to 35 guests and offers CBTL’s signature Ice Blended® drinks, specialty coffees, premium teas, and freshly prepared meals. Designed as a welcoming destination for locals and tourists, the café reflects the brand’s long tradition of crafting beverages from the world’s finest ingredients.
The store is operated by Waterscape Investments Pvt. Ltd., a franchisee committed to growing CBTL across the Maldives.
“We value our collaboration with Waterscape Investments, whose deep understanding of the local market and commitment to excellence mirrors our own values,” said Pepot Miñana, Chief Executive Officer of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®. “This is a significant milestone for us, and we are confident that together, we will create a unique and welcoming space where the people of the Maldives can enjoy our handcrafted beverages and experience the authentic, flavours we’ve perfected over decades.”
Miñana added: “The Maldives is a world-renowned destination, and we are excited to bring The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® experience to its shores. This opening is part of our vision in CBTL to become one of the top specialty coffee and tea chains in the world.”
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has built a legacy on its dedication to sourcing only the best. The brand meticulously selects from the top 1% of Arabica beans from the world’s premier coffee-growing regions. These beans are then roasted in small batches to perfectly capture the unique flavor and aroma of each origin.
The brand applies the same level of care to its tea offerings, partnering with family-owned estates across Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, and Japan. Here, the finest tea leaves are carefully handpicked and hand-blended to ensure exceptional freshness and character in every cup.
This dedication to craftsmanship and integrity at every stage of the journey delivers a consistently premium and flavorful experience—one that reflects The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s passion for the perfect brew.
With its recent opening in the Maldives, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) reinforces its position as a cornerstone in the Jollibee Group’s portfolio—strengthening the Group’s global presence in the coffee and tea category—while continuing to bring premium café experiences to new markets.
