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Esperanza Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Esperanza Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsEsperanza Coffee RoastersKansas coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Esperanza Coffee Roasters is a Wichita-based specialty coffee company founded by the Pineda family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally starting as a home-roasting operation and pop-up business, they have grown into a brick-and-mortar presence known for incorporating nostalgic Latin American flavors into their coffee menu. The company is currently consolidating its identity under the name Adelitas Coffee Co. while continuing its focus on local community engagement.

Ownership
Esperanza Coffee Roasters LLC is an independent, family-owned business founded by Oscar and Flor Pineda. The brand is currently transitioning its operations and branding to merge under the name Adelitas Coffee Co.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its community-focused approach in Wichita, blending Latin American flavors with American coffee trends. They are recognized for their commitment to honoring coffee farmers through respectful roasting practices.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a mission of honoring farmers and sourcing with respect, but does not publicly list specific farm or producer names on their website. Their offerings generally focus on a mix of specialty coffee profiles rather than detailed farm-level traceability.
In the news

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

2024-12-03 · The Wichita Eagle
Downtown coffee shop doubles in size; sister roastery to open at Revolutsia

Esperanza Coffee Roasters is expanding its operations by opening a dedicated sister roastery at the Revolutsia development in Wichita. This move follows the growth of the company's associated cafe, Las Adelitas Cafe, which has doubled its footprint at the Lux incubator space.

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 has a clear mission statement regarding their relationship with farmers, they do not currently publish a list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level data on their website.

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