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Topeka, Kansas, Kansas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Blue Jazz Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Blue Jazz Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBlue Jazz CoffeeKansas coffee roastersGuatemalaEthiopiaColombiaIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Blue Jazz Coffee is a second-generation, family-owned specialty coffee roaster based in Topeka, Kansas, that has evolved from roots in the 1970s to become a prominent local fixture. The company operates a dedicated factory and tasting room where it hosts educational tours and events, while also serving as a wholesale partner for various regional businesses. Beyond roasting a diverse range of single-origin coffees, flavored blends, and espresso, the brand distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. By integrating charitable giving directly into its business model, Blue Jazz Coffee maintains a reputation for combining professional roasting expertise with a mission-driven approach to local and global impact.

Ownership
Blue Jazz Coffee is a second-generation, family-owned business. It originated as Coffee USA Corporation, founded by Don and Carmen Conard in the mid-1970s.
Founded
1970s
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its long-standing history in the Topeka coffee scene and its commitment to donating a percentage of profits from every bag sold to various charitable organizations.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Ethiopia · Colombia · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various global origins but generally lists them by country or region rather than specific farm or producer names. Their offerings include both single-origin selections and various blends. They describe their sourcing approach as thoughtful, focusing on finding the best-tasting coffees from their favorite origins.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala - El Scorpion
  • — Sumatra Mandheling
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Blue Jazz Coffee

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.

External 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: Blue Jazz Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Blue Jazz Coffee Tasting Room
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical factory and tasting room in Topeka, Kansas, where they sell their roasted coffee beans.
Physical
Documented online sources
Blue Jazz Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of medium, dark, flavored, and single-origin coffee beans directly to consumers via their website.
Website

I was able to verify that Blue Jazz Coffee sells its products through its own website and its physical tasting room in Topeka, Kansas; while the brand mentions selling through 'retail partner cafes' in public reporting, no specific third-party retail locations were identified or confirmed.

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.
In the news

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

2026-08-28 · TK Business Magazine
Grounds For Conversation | Joylight Coffee Roasters

In 2024, Blue Jazz Coffee Roasters owner Kevin Conard entered a collaborative arrangement with Joylight Coffee Roasters. The two companies now share roasting and production equipment at the Blue Jazz facility in Topeka while maintaining separate brand identities.

Sources used in this deep dive
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 mentions supporting seven organizations through its 'Our Groove' program, only two were explicitly named and detailed on their website.

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