Talisman Coffee has expanded its operations to South Austin with its trailer opening at The Far Out Lounge & Stage in early July.
The specifics

The business is operated by co-founder and roaster Fernando Alvarado, co-founder Johanna Alvarado Barker and farmers Yuri and Johanna Alvarado.

While the coffee trailer presents classic options from lattes and americanos to cold brew and matcha, customers can also try out its specialty drinks including the seasonal PB & Strawberry Jelly Latte and Matcha-Loops, an off-the-menu drink with a flavor profile similar to Fruity Loops milk.

The trailer is also looking to implement drinks inspired by the founders’ background, Barker said in an email exchange with Community Impact.

“We’re also experimenting with signature drinks inspired by Nicaraguan flavors and the beverages we grew up enjoying,” Barker said.


What’s special about it?

Barker said the family operates its own 35-acre farms in the mountains of Matagalpa, Nicaragua where its beans are natural and honey-processed, shade grown, hand-picked, naturally pressed and slow dried.

“After each harvest, our parents send the green beans to us here in Austin, where Fernando roasts them weekly in small batches, ensuring consistency and freshness,” Barker said. “We’re proud to be a true seed-to-cup business. It’s a family effort, rooted in tradition, care and a deep respect for the coffee-growing process.”

What else?


In addition to its coffee trailer the business operates a brick-and-mortar location on Manor Road.