Companies' background

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality Arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through Starbucks unwavering commitment to excellence and their guiding principles, they bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup.

Starbucks stores are a neighborhood gathering place for meeting friends and family. Their customers enjoy quality service, an inviting atmosphere and an exceptional cup of coffee.

Total stores in 61 countries: 20,366 stores

Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong/Macau, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States and Wales.

Herbert B. Hyman started The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in 1963 with a dedication to excellence and quality, and his efforts made him the founding father of gourmet coffee in California. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest specially coffee and tea retailer in the United States, Besides that, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has since grown into one of the largest privately- owned, family- run coffee and tea companies in the world.

Known for sourcing and providing the finest ingredients and flavours, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has built relationships with the best private coffee farm and tea estates around the world, selecting only the top 1% Arabica beans and finest hand plucked, whole leaf teas.

Total stores in 23 countries: 900 stores

Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Malaysia (Sabah), Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Iraqi Kurdistan, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Quatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab States, and Vietnam. Future cafes are slated to open in Hong Kong, Jordan, Mongolia, Connecticut, Georgia, , Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey and Washington State.