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Current State Coffee Roasting

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Current State Coffee Roasting; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCurrent State Coffee RoastingKansas coffee roastersColombiaGuatemalaEthiopiaPeruMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Current State Coffee Roasting is a specialty roastery and cafe based in Shawnee, Kansas, founded by a team of experienced local coffee professionals. The brand emphasizes a deliberate, minimalist approach to coffee, focusing on traditional processing and quality fundamentals. Their operations include an on-site roasting facility, a cafe, and an online subscription service.

Ownership
The company is independent and locally owned by three coffee industry professionals: Josh Greenlee, Nick Robertson, and David Weber.
Founded
2026
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
A back-to-basics approach to specialty coffee that prioritizes traditional processing methods and terroir over experimental fermentation or novelty trends. They are also recognized for their roastery-cafe located in a historic, repurposed building in downtown Shawnee.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala · Ethiopia · Peru · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on clean, traditionally processed coffees sourced through established importers like Shared Source, Swift Coffee Sourcing, and Cafe Imports. They prioritize showcasing the terroir and traditional processing methods of specific regions rather than highlighting individual farm names.
Notable coffees
  • — Finca Peña Redonda
In the news

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

2026-07-01 · Daily Coffee News
Current State Coffee’s First Cafe is Presently Open in Shawnee, Kansas

Current State Coffee Roasting opened its first roastery and cafe in a historic, century-old red-brick building in downtown Shawnee. The space features an industrial design with the roaster placed prominently in the center to invite customer engagement with the production process.

2026-06-12 · Johnson County Post
New coffee shop Current State Coffee Roasters now open in Shawnee

Founded by three coffee industry veterans, Current State Coffee Roasters launched its new cafe and roasting facility in Shawnee. The shop focuses on a minimalist food menu featuring local pastries and signature drinks like the hazelnut latte and caffe nico.

2026-06-10 · Kansas City Star
Current State Coffee opens in historic Shawnee building

Current State Coffee Roasting officially opened its doors at 11217 Johnson Drive in downtown Shawnee. The cafe offers a selection of roasted coffees by the pound alongside a menu featuring various single-origin roasts.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. 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's website lists 'Finca Peña Redonda', it does not consistently publish specific farm names for all its current offerings, focusing instead on regional and processing characteristics.

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