Khyber Coffee & Tea House is a specialty café that blends artisanal coffee culture with traditional South Asian tea rituals. Inspired by the historic Khyber Pass, the brand focuses on creating a welcoming community space that honors the founders' Pakistani and Afghan heritage. Their menu features a unique combination of specialty espresso beverages, handcrafted chai, and South Asian-inspired pastries.
Ownership
Khyber Coffee & Tea House is an independent, family-owned business founded by a group of first-generation American friends with roots in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Founded
2023
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed local roaster. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its authentic, handcrafted South Asian-inspired chai, specialty coffee, and a cozy, community-focused atmosphere that celebrates Pakistani and Afghan heritage.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand states that its coffee beans are sourced globally and roasted locally to ensure freshness. They do not currently publish specific farm, farmer, or washing station details for their coffee offerings.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Khyber Coffee & Tea House, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
New Jersey-based outlet Boozy Burbs reported that Khyber Coffee & Tea House, a New Brunswick-based cafe founded in 2023, announced plans to open a second location in Hackensack. The expansion introduces the brand's South Asian-inspired menu, which features specialty coffee and traditional chai, to the Bergen County market.
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand explicitly states that their coffee is roasted locally, they do not disclose the name of their specific roasting partner or the specific countries of origin for their coffee beans.
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