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Coffee & Tea Collective

Coffee & Tea Collective Coffee & Tea Collective is a coffee shop in San Diego that was established in 2010 to draw people together. The café offers a blank canvas for the community and serves coffee and tea made with intention, sourced from importers that travel to the source. With a focus on origin characteristic over roast characteristic, their well-balanced coffees are defined by sweetness and acidity.
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Cruise the blvd and sip the goods. 7am-4pm everyday! See ya soon pals☺️
05/25/2026

Cruise the blvd and sip the goods.

7am-4pm everyday!

See ya soon pals☺️

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧Friday May 8th, 5pm-8pm at the North Park Cafe. Exclusive drinks and pastries pro...
05/05/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 - 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Friday May 8th, 5pm-8pm at the North Park Cafe.

Exclusive drinks and pastries provided by C&T

Dj set by

See you there ☺️

05/04/2026

𝐂&𝐓 𝐗 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Our collab with is tasing exceptional and will not be around for much longer. Now available on retail & pour over. Cruise the site or shop to secure a cup & box while you still can 🤙

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥

Taste: Guava, Pineapple, Orange Wine
Origin: Huila, Colombia
Farm: La Terazza Estate
Grower: Juliana Guevara & Wbeimar Lasso
Altitude: 1900 masl
Cultiavar: Pink Bourbon
Process: Moderate Intervention Fermented Natural

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘷𝘢, 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦Origin: Huila, ColombiaFarm: La Terazza...
04/24/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥

𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘷𝘢, 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦

Origin: Huila, Colombia

Farm: La Terazza Estate

Grower: Juliana Guevara & Wbeimar Lasso

Altitude: 1900 masl

Cultiavar: Pink Bourbon

Process: Moderate Intervention Fermented Natural

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

Anxious is an emo/hardcore band from Fairfield County, Connecticut established in 2016. Their 2022 debut Little Green House won favor with fans and critics, paving the way for an extensive touring schedule. The ambitious sophomore follow up Bambi, set to redefine the band while still maintaining their roots. Pulling influence on everything from The Smashing Pumpkins, to Jimmy Eat World, to Animal Collective, the record delivers a refreshing and unique sonic presentation of the genre with strong songwriting at the forefront.

At C&T we have always been strong proponents of merging our passion for music & art with our passion for roasting & serving exceptional coffee. This spurred our desire to work with a great band that shares the same sentiment.

“I feel like coffee has always played a role in Anxious- we’re all coffee drinkers. We’ve always been about the coffee stop, especially on tour. But early last year when we started touring with our friend Connor- a true coffee head- that was when I started getting into specialty coffee. He made me a co-ferment cup that was just unlike anything I had ever tasted and I immediately was sent down this rabbit hole.

When we got asked if we wanted to do a collaboration with Coffee and Tea Collective, I knew that I wanted to do something fruity and funky- super out there. Their team really got what I was going for and immediately fired back with this Pink Bourbon fermented natural from Colombia. It’s truly awesome. Super winy, medium acidity, and fruit forward. I think people are going to be really into it.”

- Jonny

This coffee is truly one of the most memorable offerings we have ever carried at Coffee and Tea Collective. The band and our team could not be more excited to share it with you.

Available at www.coffeeandteacollective.com and the North Park Cafe

We have a wonderful tea selection available on bar and retail. The current shop favorite is a delicious Anxi Oolong. We’...
04/16/2026

We have a wonderful tea selection available on bar and retail.

The current shop favorite is a delicious Anxi Oolong. We’re noting umami, green melon, and a wonderful milky mouthfeel. Cruise the blvd and try for yourself ☺️

Just a few weeks left to enjoy the current install “Every Image A Prayer” by . Only a few coffee boxes remaining. Print...
04/14/2026

Just a few weeks left to enjoy the current install “Every Image A Prayer” by .

Only a few coffee boxes remaining. Prints and photo books are also for sale.

See ya on the blvd!

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚Taste: Vanilla Cream, Red Tea, FloralOrigin: Kayanza, BurundiAltitude: 1850-2100 maslVariety: Red Bourbon...
04/10/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚

Taste: Vanilla Cream, Red Tea, Floral
Origin: Kayanza, Burundi
Altitude: 1850-2100 masl
Variety: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed

Notes from the importer:

Reaching the coffee heartland of Burundi requires flying into Bujumbura, the capital and site of the country’s only paved airport. This low-elevation region is characterized by hot, dry conditions and rice cultivation. A two-hour drive from the capital leads to the town of Kayanza, reaching the farms of the Remera community—named after the hill where they are situated—requires an additional hour of travel over rugged dirt roads.

Near the Kayanza area is located the Umoco washing station which serves as the central hub for all surrounding communities. Its name means “light” in Kirundi, Burundi’s official language. Producers typically deliver their cherries to Umoco on foot, though some utilize bicycles or motorcycles. Coffee here is grown almost entirely in full sun, and because fertilizers are often cost-prohibitive, families rely on a variety of subsistence crops, including bananas, maize, cassava, and beans.

Processing at the station involves a double fermentation method: the coffee undergoes 12 hours of wet fermentation followed by an additional 12 hours in cement tanks. The parchment is then dried for 20 to 25 days on traditional African raised beds.

These coffees thrive at exceptional altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level, rooted in rich red clay soils. The region borders the Kibira National Forest, where the dense canopy creates cooler temperatures and higher rainfall than other Burundian coffee regions. Known locally as the “up country,” this area also holds deep historical significance as the burial site of Burundi’s former kings, whose graves are sheltered by towering indigenous trees.

Importer:

Now available online and at the cafe.

We have some wonderful coffees on menu in addition to a handful of fantastic coffees incoming over the next week. Come b...
04/02/2026

We have some wonderful coffees on menu in addition to a handful of fantastic coffees incoming over the next week. Come by the cafe and let us serve you something delicious ☺️

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝We’re back with another night of great music, exclusive drinks, and an all around beautiful evening with...
03/30/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

We’re back with another night of great music, exclusive drinks, and an all around beautiful evening with quality community.

This spring edition features some of your favorite local barista singer-songwriters and

Grab a pal and stay a while☺️

Friday, April 17
Doors at 6:30p
Show at 7pm
$5-$15 suggested donation”

Skies are blue, birds are chirpin, and our new seasonal bevs are tasting mighty fine. Snag one up and go soak up the sun...
03/28/2026

Skies are blue, birds are chirpin, and our new seasonal bevs are tasting mighty fine. Snag one up and go soak up the sun ☀️

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 | 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧This wonderful washed Philippine coffee from our friends and partners at is curr...
03/26/2026

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 | 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧

This wonderful washed Philippine coffee from our friends and partners at is currently available on pour over and retail. Come by the cafe for a pour or grab a box via the site for home enjoyment.

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𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜Candied grapefruit syrup, lime juice, tonic water, espresso, and fresh mint 😋 No available on th...
03/25/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜

Candied grapefruit syrup, lime juice, tonic water, espresso, and fresh mint 😋

No available on the blvd!

🍌 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 🍌 It’s back! Kyoto Matcha comes together with housemade banana syrup, your choice of milk, ban...
03/23/2026

🍌 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 🍌

It’s back! Kyoto Matcha comes together with housemade banana syrup, your choice of milk, banana cold foam & a banana chip to boot.

See ya on the blvd ☺️

Coffee is flowing, sun is shining, vibes are high. Come have a cup, or maybe two ☺️7am-4pm everyday.
03/14/2026

Coffee is flowing, sun is shining, vibes are high. Come have a cup, or maybe two ☺️

7am-4pm everyday.

Grab a pal, sip the goods, chew the fat ☺️See ya on the blvd 🤙
03/13/2026

Grab a pal, sip the goods, chew the fat ☺️

See ya on the blvd 🤙

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 :𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐀Region : Othaya Town, NyeriProcess : WashedTaste: Pink Grapefruit, Tangeri...
03/11/2026

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 :

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐀

Region : Othaya Town, Nyeri

Process : Washed

Taste: Pink Grapefruit, Tangerine, Meyer Lemon

𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞

Region : Pangantucan, Bukidnon, North Mindanao

Process : Washed

Taste: Dalandan, Calamansi Juice, Toasted Almond, Brown Sugar

Last leg of these tasty beverages. Cruise the blvd and get em while ya can 😋
03/06/2026

Last leg of these tasty beverages. Cruise the blvd and get em while ya can 😋

We have some wonderful coffees on menu right now. Cruise the site or Blvd to get the goods ☺️
03/04/2026

We have some wonderful coffees on menu right now.

Cruise the site or Blvd to get the goods ☺️

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝Thursday, March 19th 6pm doors 6:30pm show $5-$15 donation See ya there ☺️
03/04/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Thursday, March 19th
6pm doors
6:30pm show




$5-$15 donation

See ya there ☺️

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐀 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥 - “𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫”𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵, 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘮𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 Region: Othaya Town...
02/25/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐀 | 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥 - “𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫”

𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵, 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘮𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯
 
Region: Othaya Town, Nyeri
Altitude: 1825 masl
Variety:  SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11
Process: Washed

Limited to 50 boxes.

Available online & at Opening Reception this Sunday March 1st, 11am-2pm at the North Park Cafe.

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐋 “𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑”SUNDAY MARCH 1st 11am-2pm 2911 El Cajon BlvdPizza by See you on t...
02/24/2026

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐋 “𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑”

SUNDAY MARCH 1st
11am-2pm
2911 El Cajon Blvd

Pizza by

See you on the there!

𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝟎𝟏𝟔 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐋We are honored to present our upcoming Artist Series installation “every image a prayer”,...
02/23/2026

𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝟎𝟏𝟔 | 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐋

We are honored to present our upcoming Artist Series installation “every image a prayer”, by Nate Riedel.

Nate Riedel is San Diego / Los Angeles based professional cinematographer and in his words, “amateur” photographer, although we would highly beg to differ. He likes sharing his eye in a desperate attempt to not feel so alone.  He feels most honest discussing thoughtful things with a sense of humor.  His need to be understood is often overshadowed by his need to be funny.

Opening Reception is this Sunday March 1st
11am-2pm at the North Park Cafe.

A conversation with Nate regarding his work and upcoming installation can be found in our bio.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭 & 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦A damn fine duo, the Dale Cooper special 🌲
02/11/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭 & 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦

A damn fine duo, the Dale Cooper special 🌲

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝Thursday Feb 26th 6pm youknow See ya there ☺️
02/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Thursday Feb 26th
6pm


youknow

See ya there ☺️

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝Thursday Feb 26th 6pm youknow See ya there☺️
02/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Thursday Feb 26th
6pm


youknow

See ya there☺️

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2911 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA
92104

Option 1 (Public Transport):
Take the Green Line Trolley to the Grantville Station. Then, take Bus Route 15 towards Downtown and get off at the University Ave & Marlborough Ave stop. Walk approximately three blocks eastbound on University Avenue until you reach your destination.

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If you are driving, take Interstate 8 West and then exit at Texas Street. Turn left onto Texas Street and continue onto University Avenue. Turn right onto Park Boulevard, then turn right again onto Howard Avenue. Finally, turn left onto El Cajon Boulevard where you will find parking available near your destination.

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Coffee & Tea Collective is a coffee shop in San Diego that has been serving the community since 2010. The establishment was created with the intention of bringing people together and creating an experience that would be memorable for everyone. The cafe's design is simple yet elegant, providing a blank canvas for the community to come together and enjoy their coffee and tea.

One of the things that sets Coffee & Tea Collective apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to sourcing high-quality coffee beans. They work closely with importers who travel to the source to bring them fresh and seasonal coffees. After tasting up to 20 different coffees from one single country of origin, they select a few stand-out coffees that best represent the origin characteristic: land, variety, and season.

The roasting process at Coffee & Tea Collective is also unique. They roast their coffees lightly, putting more emphasis on the origin characteristic and relying less on roast characteristic. This results in balanced flavor, sweetness, and acidity inherent to each country of origin.

Finally, brewing great coffee requires the right tools and education, which Coffee & Tea Collective provides to its staff. This ensures that every cup of coffee or tea served is of the highest quality possible.

Overall, Coffee & Tea Collective is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great cup of coffee or tea in San Diego. Their commitment to sourcing high-quality beans, unique roasting process, and dedication to education make them stand out from other cafes in the area.

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