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Maps Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Maps Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMaps Coffee RoastersKansas coffee roastersBoliviaBurundiDominican RepublicKenyaMyanmarZimbabweIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Maps Coffee & Chocolate is a Lenexa-based roastery that combines specialty coffee production with an artisanal chocolate-making operation. Using a Loring Falcon roaster, they emphasize freshness and education, offering customers the unique opportunity to participate in the roasting process through custom programs. Their approach prioritizes flavor discovery and accessibility, serving both individual enthusiasts and wholesale partners.

Ownership
Maps Coffee & Chocolate is an independent, family-owned business founded by Vincent Rodriguez.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its dual focus on small-batch specialty coffee roasting and in-house craft chocolate production. They are also recognized for their interactive 'My Roast' program, which allows customers to customize and roast their own coffee beans.
Sourcing countries
Bolivia · Burundi · Dominican Republic · Kenya · Myanmar · Zimbabwe
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources beans through local importers rather than direct trade with individual farms. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and signature blends, with a focus on freshness and roast profiles that highlight the bean's natural characteristics.
Notable coffees
  • — Milk Blend
  • — Gathering Blue Seas
  • — Abyssinian Flower
  • — So Guji
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 lists several coffee-growing countries, specific farm or producer names for their current single-origin offerings are not publicly disclosed on their website.

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