Colombia | La Cristalina - Natural
Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia · Natural
This coffee features a creamy body with notes of grape jelly, cocoa, guava, and orange blossom.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
New Orleans, Louisiana, Louisiana · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Alinea Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsAlinea Coffee RoastersLouisiana coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaKenyaPanamaBrazilMexicoIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit Alinea Coffee Roasters's site Alinea Coffee Roasters is a New Orleans-based specialty coffee company that combines small-batch roasting with premium mobile espresso catering. Founded by musician-turned-roaster Michael Matthews, the company focuses on creating educational coffee experiences and providing full-service hospitality for luxury events and corporate clients.
Ownership
Alinea Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Michael Matthews.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its high-end, luxury espresso cart catering services for corporate events, weddings, and brand activations, alongside its small-batch specialty coffee roasting.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Kenya · Panama · Brazil · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and educating consumers on coffee origins, farmers, and cooperatives. While they highlight the importance of these relationships, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for every coffee in their current public-facing catalog.
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Alinea Coffee Roasters
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Colombia | Arnulfo Caro Chiroso - Washed
Anzá, Antioquia, Colombia · Washed
This coffee offers a creamy marshmallow sweetness layered with maple syrup and bright mandarin acidity.
Original roaster or listing sourcePanama Janson Alpes Geisha Lot 928 - Washed
Tizingal, Chiriqui, Panama · Washed
This lot displays clear notes of stone fruit, jasmine, tangerine, apricot, and white grapes.
Original roaster or listing sourceNicaragua | La Fuente Washed
Jinotega, Nicaragua · Washed
This coffee provides a layered cup with bright pear-like acidity, apple sweetness, and a smooth white grape finish.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia | El Encanto Geisha - Washed
Filandia, Quindio, Colombia · Washed
This coffee offers aromatics of apple blossom, lemongrass, and stone fruit.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Alinea Coffee Roasters
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells roasted coffee beans and subscription services directly to consumers.
Website
I could only verify that Alinea Coffee Roasters sells its coffee through its own official website; while the brand provides mobile espresso cart catering services for events, there is no evidence of them operating a permanent physical retail storefront or selling through third-party grocery or online retailers.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/shop
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/colombiaelencantogeisha
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/colombiaarnulfocarochiroso
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/ecuadorpepejijonsydrawave
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/nicaragualafuente
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/colombialacristalinanatural
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/panamajansongeishalot928
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/axiscoldbrewblend
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/coffee/p/colombiaanamustafanablus
- https://www.alineacoffees.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Alinea-Coffee-Roasters-61566713793600
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 emphasizes transparency and storytelling regarding coffee origins, specific farm or producer names for their current coffee offerings are not explicitly listed on their website.