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Parable Coffee Roasting Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Parable Coffee Roasting Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsParable Coffee Roasting Co.South Dakota coffee roastersGuatemalaKenyaHondurasCosta RicaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Parable Coffee Roasting Co. is a Sioux Falls-based specialty roaster that began as a local market operation and has grown into a regional provider of fresh-roasted beans. The company emphasizes a faith-based approach to business, focusing on ethical trade and balanced, small-batch roasting. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees and signature blends alongside home brewing equipment.

Ownership
Parable Coffee Roasting Co. is an independent, family-owned and operated business founded by Brandon and Helena Wollman.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, craft-roasted specialty coffee and its commitment to ethical sourcing practices rooted in the owners' faith.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Kenya · Honduras · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from small producers globally and aims to pay fair, ethical prices. While they state they select coffees based on cup score and aim for individual farm-level sourcing when possible, their public product listings primarily identify coffee by country or region rather than specific farm names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Cold Winter Blend
  • — Gondo Factory-Muranga AA (Kenya)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Parable Coffee Roasting Co.

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Oswaldo Perez//Flor Del Café Organic | Guatemala

Agua Dulce, Cuilco, Huehuetenango, Guatemala · Washed

The coffee features flavors of caramel nougat, raisin, and melon.

Original roaster or listing source

Colombia Natural Sugarcane Decaf

Colombia · Sugarcane (EA) Process

This coffee is sweet and clean with citric acidity and a soft nutty flavor.

Original roaster or listing source

Cold Brew Concentrate | 32oz Bottle //Sundog Cold Brew Blend

Cold-pressed

This is a fresh-crafted cold brew concentrate designed to be diluted with water or milk.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Parable Coffee Roasting Co.

Documented physical retailers
Falls Park Farmers Market
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells fresh roasted coffee and cold brew concentrate at the market in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Physical
Documented online sources
Parable Coffee Roasting Co.'s online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary online store offering their full range of coffee beans, cold brew, and brewing equipment.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own online store and their consistent presence at the Falls Park Farmers Market; while the brand states they sell through various local and regional shops and restaurants, they do not provide a public list of these specific retail partners.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 31, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2025-08-19 · The Columbus Dispatch
Parable Coffee 'temporarily' closes in downtown Columbus

Parable Coffee, a downtown Columbus cafe known for its gratuity-free and 'pay-what-you-like' model, announced a temporary closure to address internal business operations. The closure followed reports of management changes and financial difficulties involving the company's ownership.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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 mentions sourcing at the individual farm level when possible, specific farm names are not consistently provided for the majority of their current online product catalog.

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