About The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a specialty coffee and tea retailer and café chain offering a wide range of espresso-based drinks, premium teas, Ice Blended beverages, and light food items such as pastries and sandwiches. Often abbreviated as "CBTL" on receipts and merchant descriptors, the brand operates cafés across the United States and in many international locations. Store numbers (like "#1882") typically indicate a specific branch or kiosk.
A charge labeled "CBTL #1882" on your card statement most likely corresponds to an in-store purchase at a specific The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location, such as a drink, food item, or packaged coffee/tea product. These are usually one-time point-of-sale transactions made at the counter or via a store’s mobile ordering system. In some cases, you might also see charges for reusable cups, merchandise, or preloaded gift card/top-up purchases.
If you’re unsure about a CBTL charge, start by checking your recent café visits, receipts, and any email confirmations from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or related ordering apps. You can contact the specific store using location details from your receipt or use the store locator on coffeebean.com to identify the likely branch based on your activity and the date of the charge. For disputed or unrecognized charges, your bank or card issuer can help initiate a chargeback, but it’s often faster to first speak with the store manager or customer service, who may be able to look up the transaction using the date, time, and amount.