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Red Diamond

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Red Diamond; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsRed DiamondAlabama coffee roastersColombiaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Red Diamond is a historic, fifth-generation family-owned coffee and tea company based in Alabama. They specialize in high-volume foodservice distribution and retail products, utilizing state-of-the-art roasting technology to process globally sourced Arabica beans.

Ownership
Red Diamond is an independent, five-generation family-owned business. It has remained under the leadership of the founding family since its inception in 1906.
Founded
1906
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Red Diamond is known for its long-standing history as a family-owned coffee and tea roaster, its extensive distribution in the foodservice and away-from-home industry, and its signature fresh-brewed tea programs.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Central America · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources 100% Arabica beans from various regions in Central and South America, including Colombia. While they emphasize long-term relationships with farmers and estates, they do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their coffee offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Classic Arabica
  • — Colombian
  • — Breakfast Blend
  • — City Steam French Roast
  • — City Steam House Blend
In the news

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

2026-08-27 · Food Business News
Red Diamond Coffee & Tea names Away From Home SVP

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea has appointed Mike Mehrotra as the senior vice president of its Away From Home division. Mehrotra, formerly of EY-Parthenon, is tasked with driving market share and strategic growth across foodservice, convenience, and national chain accounts.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-07. 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 long-term relationships with farmers and estates, I could not verify specific farm names or producer details as they are not published on the company's website.

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