What a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card gets you
The same card covers the full Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf menu — handcrafted espresso drinks, Original Ice Blended coffees and teas, brewed coffee, loose-leaf and bagged tea, and the retail shelf of whole beans, ground coffee, and CBTL-branded mugs and tumblers. There are no activation fees, no monthly dormancy charges, and the balance never expires, so a card bought today holds its full value indefinitely.
two formats:
- Physical card: Sold at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores and on coffeebean.com. Loadable from $5 to $100 per card.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable in store by barcode or in the CBTL app. $5 to $100 via coffeebean.com; preset amounts via Dyme. Can be added to the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app for scan-to-pay.
You can load a gift card balance into the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Rewards app and combine it with the app's stored value, then pay in one scan while earning loyalty stars on the same transaction.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $10 – $100 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| Coffeebean.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $100 | Instant / 5–7 days | None | — |
| In store at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | Physical only | $5 – $100 | Immediate | None | CBTL Rewards stars |
| Authorized retailersCostco, supermarket gift-card racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles and paperless delivery, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco, in store or online. Periodic multi-pack deals on physical Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cards — for example a bundle of cards sold for less than their combined face value. Stock rotates and isn't always listed. Membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold gift cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf seasonal promos. CBTL occasionally runs a bonus-card offer around the holidays — buy a set amount in gift cards and receive a bonus card. Watch the brand's site and email list in November and December.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, CBTL Rewards stars at redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Rewards
- Join cost: free
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: 2 stars per $1 spent in store or in the app
- Reward threshold: stars unlock free drinks and birthday rewards at set tiers
CBTL Rewards does not earn on the gift card purchase. Stars accrue when you redeem the card on drinks and food, at the same rate as paying with cash or credit, provided you scan your Rewards account at checkout.
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$50 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by a CBTL Rewards member
- Citi Double Cash: $1 back (2% of $50)
- CBTL Rewards at redemption: 100 stars (2 per dollar) toward free-drink tiers
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 50 Miles (1 per dollar), or 250 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be loaded into the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app for scan-to-pay in store.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on coffeebean.com
- Go to coffeebean.com and open the gift cards page.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. CBTL does not run a member discount on gift cards, and Rewards stars do not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafe sells gift cards at the register. Tell the barista the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. You can load any whole-dollar amount from $5 to $100, and scanning your Rewards account on the purchase is the one place a gift-card transaction can still earn stars on the spend itself.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco periodically runs multi-pack Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift cards at a discount; stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at chains like Kroger, Ralphs, and Albertsons carry $25 and $50 cards at face value in markets where CBTL operates. You pay no discount but earn the supermarket's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: several designs in the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf catalog, including seasonal holiday art. A standard card carrier is included at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs with a customizable recipient message and send date.
There is no co-branded or personalized photo option for individual purchase. For bulk orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Load it into the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app for scan-to-pay.
- E-gift via coffeebean.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email.
- Physical via coffeebean.com: 5 to 7 business days standard shipping.
- Physical in store or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, coffeebean.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for employee recognition, client gifts, and incentives, with volume ordering and custom amounts. Contact the CBTL corporate gift-card team to set up an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card?＋
At any company-operated Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf cafe in the United States and on coffeebean.com. The card covers drinks, food, whole-bean and ground coffee, loose-leaf tea, and branded merchandise. Acceptance at international and licensed locations can vary, so check locally.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical and e-gift cards load from $5 to $100 in whole-dollar increments through coffeebean.com or any CBTL cafe. Preset amounts up to $100 are available through Dyme.
Do Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift cards expire?＋
No. The cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you spend it.
Can I check my Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card balance?＋
Yes. Check the balance on coffeebean.com's gift card balance page using the card number, or load the card into the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app to see the balance any time. A barista can also look it up at the register.
Can I add a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card to the app?＋
Yes. Open the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app, add the gift card under payment, and the balance loads into your account. You can then scan to pay in store and earn Rewards stars on the same transaction.
Can I use multiple gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes. A barista can apply more than one gift card to a single purchase in store, and balances loaded into the app combine into one stored value you pay with in a single scan.
Can I reload a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card?＋
Yes. Physical and digital cards can be reloaded at a cafe register or through the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf app, so a card given once can be topped up rather than replaced.
Can I return a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card?＋
No. Gift cards are non-refundable once purchased, except where required by law. They can be re-gifted, kept, or spent in full across cafes and coffeebean.com.
Does Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. CBTL runs a corporate gift-card program for employee recognition, client gifts, and incentives, with volume ordering and custom amounts. Contact the corporate gift-card team to start an order.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
Can I sell a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf gift card I don't need?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value based on demand. List the card number and balance; the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
