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Paper Plane Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Paper Plane Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsPaper Plane Coffee Co.New Jersey coffee roastersColombiaIndonesiaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Paper Plane Coffee Co. is a specialty roaster that blends traditional family values with third-wave coffee innovation. Founded in Brooklyn and now based in New Jersey, the company focuses on sustainable practices and creative, high-quality coffee experiences. They operate both as a retail cafe and a roastery, offering a curated selection of single-origin beans and unique coffee subscriptions.

Ownership
Paper Plane Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business founded by Jonathan Echeverry, whose family has a multi-generational history of coffee farming in Colombia.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its unconventional, science-forward approach to coffee drinks and its direct connection to a fifth-generation family farm in Colombia. It is also recognized for its playful branding and unique, airplane-themed cafe atmosphere.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Indonesia · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes fair green coffee purchasing and maintains a direct link to a family-owned farm in Colombia that produces both coffee and eucalyptus. While they highlight specific farm origins for some offerings, their general sourcing information primarily focuses on regional origins rather than consistent farm-level transparency for every product.
Notable coffees
  • — Las Nubes Bourbon (Anaerobic Natural Colombian)
  • — Lost Boys Eternal Midnight
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Paper Plane Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-09-30 · The Montclair Girl
Paper Plane Coffee Co. Seeks Vendors for New Maplewood Venue, The Terminal

Paper Plane Coffee Co. is seeking independent retailers and makers to occupy space at its new Maplewood project, titled The Terminal. The venue is part of the company's expansion into a 7,200-square-foot former mechanic shop, which will serve as a gathering space alongside the new cafe.

2026-07-07 · NorthJersey.com
Paper Plane Coffee Co. of Montclair expands to Maplewood

Paper Plane Coffee Co. announced the opening of a second North Jersey location at 145 Dunnell Road in Maplewood. The new site is located in a historic 100-year-old building and is designed to serve as a large-scale community hub.

Sources used in this deep dive
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 emphasizes its family farm roots in Colombia, I could not verify the specific names of all individual farms or washing stations for their entire current rotating catalog.

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