Are the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf products Halal certified?

Yes! Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are one of the oldest and largest specialty coffee and tea retailers in the US, renowned for sourcing ingredients and flavors from around the globe for their offerings. In addition, they have earned Halal certification.

For their food and beverages to meet Islamic law requirements, companies need to ensure the beans used are from sources considered halal by Islamic law, clean and free from contaminants. Furthermore, all supporting ingredients (emulsifiers/flavorings etc) used must also come from halal sources.

As part of their production process, companies must also use equipment that conforms to Islamic law in their production process – this includes roasting and grinding machines as well as ovens used to cook their food. Furthermore, animal fats used must come from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law without mixing with non-halal ingredients or ingredients that contradict Islamic law.

However, it should be noted that many Muslims do not care if the food they eat is considered halal or not; you will often find them dining at restaurants without halal certificates in America, Japan, Australia and Europe. Halal certification can often serve as a marketing strategy used by businesses who wish to differentiate their product from rival offerings.