Blueprint Coffee is a St. Louis-based specialty roaster and cafe operator dedicated to fostering a mutually beneficial loop between producers, staff, and customers. Since its founding in 2013, the company has established itself as a leader in the Midwest specialty coffee scene through rigorous quality control, education, and a focus on sustainable, seasonal sourcing. They operate multiple cafes in the city and maintain a dedicated roasting headquarters to support their wholesale and retail operations.
Ownership
Blueprint Coffee is an independent company owned by a collective of six friends and coffee professionals who founded the business together in 2013.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Blueprint Coffee is highly regarded for its commitment to transparent, seasonal sourcing and its focus on coffee education, including training courses and public cuppings.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Kenya · Costa Rica · Honduras · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with producers and typically identifies the specific farm or washing station for its single-origin offerings. They prioritize seasonal purchasing and work to maintain consistent partnerships with growers year after year. Their sourcing approach is designed to be transparent, aiming to pull back the curtain on the supply chain for consumers.
Notable coffees
— Tehuantepec (Mexico)
— Finca El Injerto (Guatemala)
— Worka Sakaro (Ethiopia)
— La Esperanza (Colombia)
— Gachatha (Kenya)
— Santa Maria (Costa Rica)
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Blueprint Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
St. Louis-based roaster Blueprint Coffee has expanded its product lineup with the launch of Timespan, the company's first dark roast specialty coffee. This release marks a notable shift for the brand, which is traditionally known for its lighter roast profiles.
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 provides extensive information on their sourcing philosophy and specific farm partners, a comprehensive, exhaustive list of every country they have ever sourced from is not explicitly aggregated in one place on their site.
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