Naperville, Illinois · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Crema Bean Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Limited public info

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Founded in 2008 by Rachel and Ben Lehman, Crema Coffee Roasters began as a Nashville cafe before launching its own roasting program in 2011. The company roasts its coffee in-house at its Nashville headquarters, utilizing a profile roasting method to highlight the unique characteristics of each bean. The brand is documented for its commitment to sustainability, operating as a zero-waste and carbon-neutral business. They maintain a focus on relational sourcing, working directly with farmers to ensure quality and transparency in their supply chain.

Ownership

The brand is an independent entity based in Naperville, Illinois, as identified in local business directories for independent roasters.

Roasting

Roasting arrangement not independently verified.

What it's known for

Providing fresh, specialty-grade coffee beans to the local Naperville suburban community.

Farm-level sourcing

There is no specific information available regarding the brand's sourcing practices, farm partnerships, or specific coffee origins on their digital presence.

Notable coffees

— Tres Banderas
— Blue Heron Blend
— Asrar Haraz
— Las Perlitas

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-20. 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. I could not verify the founding year, specific sourcing details, or roasting operations for this specific Naperville-based entity, as the domain provided does not host a functional website with company information and the brand is frequently confused with other similarly named national roasters.

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