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THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF® OPENS NEWEST LOCATION AT MUCH-ANTICIPATED THE DOMAIN II AUSTIN, Texas (February 22, 2009) – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is pleased to announce the opening of its fourth Austin location, in the brand new The Domain II. The latest location opens to the public on February 26 and is located directly across from the movie theatre in the highly anticipated second phase of The Domain. “This location is especially ideal for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf since The Domain has created a complete lifestyle brand that complements ours. With living, dining, entertainment and business all in one area, this CBTL is sure to be a destination for all who work, live and play here,” said Loren Klinger, General Manager of The Domain location. “We’re excited to infuse this location with local flavor and art and establish relationships with nearby businesses and charitable opportunities, just as we do in each of our neighborhood cafés.” Longtime fans and first timers alike will enjoy The Coffee Bean’s 20 varieties of the finest Arabica coffee from specially selected estates around the world. Each bean is custom roasted at its roasting facility in Camarillo, Calif., resulting in the perfect roast every time, whether it is a light and subtle roast, a rich and smooth medium roast or a popular dark and distinctive roast. Tea lovers will be able to indulge in an extraordinary collection of over 20 unique, hand-picked, premium whole leaf teas harvested globally from exclusive tea growing estates, including black, oolong and green teas, flavored teas, and several caffeine-free herbal and fruit infusions. And to help guests beat the summer heat, The Coffee Bean will certainly have its renowned Original Ice-Blended® drinks ready to serve. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf also features food items from local favorites to complement its vast array of coffee and tea beverages: • Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams • Austinuts • Bakerman’s Bakery • Mary Louise Butters Brownies • Round Rock Donuts During the Grand Opening celebration this weekend, visitors to the store will have the opportunity to sample some of the special beverages for which The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is known, such as the Chai Rooibos Latte and new Chai Mate Latte. Store hours will be seven days a week: Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. -more-
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About The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Founded in 2009, Lone Star Bean currently has three locations within Austin. Lone Star Bean is the locally owned Texas franchisee of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retail business in the United States. Embodying a passion for connecting loyal customers to one another with carefully handcrafted products, the company is known for sourcing and providing the finest ingredients and flavors from around the world. For over 45 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has demonstrated a passion for product innovation epitomized by The Original Ice Blended速 beverage. The company currently has more than 740 stores; 270 of which are company owned while 470 are franchised. These stores blanket the world in markets such as California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Hawaii, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Brunei, Indonesia, UAE, Israel, China, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Mexico and the Philippines, and the chain continues to expand both domestically and internationally. For address, store information and hours, visit www.coffeebean.com. To receive ongoing updates regarding The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Austin, including upcoming events and special offers, visit www.CoffeeBeanAustin.com. ###