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Kansas City, Missouri, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Headrush Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsHeadrush RoastersMissouri coffee roastersGuatemalaPeruBoliviaSumatraEthiopiaTanzaniaPapua New GuineaRwandaCosta RicaColombiaBrazilMexico
Visit Headrush Roasters's site Headrush Roasters is a Kansas City-based independent coffeehouse that emphasizes small-batch, on-site roasting and a wide selection of single-origin coffees. The company focuses on providing a personalized experience, offering both traditional espresso preparations and manual brewing methods alongside house-made seasonal drinks. Founded in 2012, the brand maintains a strong commitment to the local community through its specialty coffee and tea offerings.
Ownership
Headrush Roasters is an independent, family-owned business operated by founders Eric and Nancy Schneider.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, on-site roasting and its focus on providing a community-oriented coffeehouse experience in the Kansas City Northland area.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Peru · Bolivia · Sumatra · Ethiopia · Tanzania · Papua New Guinea · Rwanda · Costa Rica · Colombia · Brazil · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources single-origin coffees from various countries and offers them as standalone roasts or in blends. While they emphasize sourcing premier Arabica beans and fair-trade/organic options, they do not publicly name specific farms or producers for their offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Pure Premium Kona
- — Organic Guatemala
- — Organic Peru
- — Organic Bolivia
- — Organic Sumatra
- — Tanzania Peaberry
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://headrushroasters.com/
- https://www.headrushroasters.com/headrush-story
- https://voyagekc.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-eric-and-nancy-schneider-of-headrush-roasters-coffee-and-tea
- https://www.thevillageatbriarcliff.com/tenants/headrush-roasters
- https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article260355140.html
- https://linkedin.com/company/headrushroasters
- https://headrushroasters.com/headrush-story
- https://voyagekc.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-eric-and-nancy-schne
- https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article2603
- https://linkedin.com/in/eric-schneider-b027b33
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 lists many single-origin offerings, specific farm or producer names are not disclosed on their website or in public coverage.