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Considering Starbucks’ ever growing world domination and it being Independents Week and all, now is as good a time as ever to discover some fantastic local flavor in the aromatic and caffeinated wonder that is coffee and tea.  With so many options, conveniently broken down by location, you have no excuse to get your morning boost from anywhere but a locally owned business.

Maricopa

• Trax Cafe: 19395 N John Wayne Pkwy Maricopa, AZ 85239, (520) 494-7300

Scottsdale

• Souvia Tea: Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale
• Mandala Tea Room: 7027 E 5th Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3205, (480) 423-3411
• Cupz Coffee: Locations in Tempe (nearly on the ASU campus), Gilbert, and Scottsdale

Tempe

• Bunna Coffee Tea And Market: 7520 S Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85283-4637, (480) 377-2886 [click here to read our full review]
  
• Gold Bar Espresso: 3141 S Mcclintock Dr Tempe, AZ 85282-5600, (480) 839-6359
• Three Roots: 1020 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 966-4949 [click here to read our full review]
• Cartel Coffee Lab: 225 W. University Dr. Tempe AZ 85281 Suite # 101, (480)225-3899
• Cupz Coffee: Locations in Tempe (nearly on the ASU campus), Gilbert, and Scottsdale

Phoenix

• Lux Coffeebar: 4404 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012-1815, (602) 266-6469
• Willow House: 1722 W van Buren St Phoenix, AZ 85007-2418, (602) 252-0272
• Fair Trade Cafe: 1020 N 1st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003-1651, (602) 354-8150

Tucson

• Safehouse Coffee: 4024 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85712-4520, (520) 318-3090
• Casbah Tea House: 628 N 4th Ave Tucson, AZ 85705-8449, (520) 740-0393

Glendale

• Unlimited Coffee: 741 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, (602) 252-1200

Chandler/Gilbert

• Coffee Rush: 1949 W Ray Rd 40 Chandler, AZ 85224-4009, (480) 855-9815 or 1555 N Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234-2322, (480) 507-0930
• Cupz Coffee: Locations in Tempe (nearly on the ASU campus), Gilbert, and Scottsdale

Carefree

• English Rose Tearoom: 201 Easy Street Number 103, Carefree, AZ 85377, 480-4884812

Yuma

• Coffee Bean Espresso Bar and Cafe: 2450 S 4th Ave Yuma, AZ 85364-8573, (928) 317-0284

Flagstaff

• Macy’s European Coffee House: 14 S Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5502, (928) 774-2243

Bisbee

• The Bisbee Coffee Co: 2 Copper Queen Plz, Bisbee, AZ, (520) 432-7879

What are some of your favorite locally owned coffee and tea places in AZ? Leave us a comment including a location and what you love about your favorite local java stop.  Cheers!