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Parisi Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Parisi Coffee; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Paris GroupRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsParisi CoffeeMissouri coffee roastersColombiaBrazilEthiopiaGuatemalaCosta RicaSumatraOwned by Paris GroupRoasts in-house
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Parisi Coffee was established in 2006 by the Paris family in Kansas City, Missouri, where the company continues to roast its coffee today. The brand was inspired by the family's Italian heritage and their memories of traditional coffee preparation. The company is documented for its significant roasting and storage operations in the Midwest and for winning the 2013 World Barista Championship. Beyond its retail cafes, the business provides extensive wholesale, private label, and contract manufacturing services.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Parisi Coffee is owned by Paris Group

Parisi Coffee is owned and operated by the Paris Group, a family-owned business. The brand functions as a specialty coffee division within the larger Paris Group, which also provides private label, contract manufacturing, and logistics services.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-24.

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Ownership
Parisi Coffee is owned and operated by the Paris Group, a family-owned business. The brand functions as a specialty coffee division within the larger Paris Group, which also provides private label, contract manufacturing, and logistics services.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Parisi Coffee is known for its large-scale roasting and storage operations in the Midwest and its commitment to specialty coffee, highlighted by having multiple CQI Licensed Q Arabica Graders on staff and a history of success in the World Barista Championship.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Brazil · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Sumatra
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and sourcing from cooperatives and individual producers, though it does not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for its current retail offerings. They utilize a mix of single-origin coffees and custom blends, often focusing on profile matching for their wholesale and private label partners.
Notable coffees
  • — El Salvador Finca El Amaton
  • — Colombia Finca El Placer
In the news

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

2026-09-11 · Daily Coffee News
K.C.’s Paris Brothers Rebrands as Paris Group

Paris Brothers Inc., the parent company of Parisi Coffee, has rebranded as Paris Group. The change reflects the company's expanded scope in coffee sourcing, roasting, contract manufacturing, and distribution, though it remains a privately held, family-owned business with no change in leadership or control.

2026-09-08 · Kansas City Business Journal
Paris Brothers rebrands as Paris Group amid national growth push

The parent company of Parisi Coffee, formerly known as Paris Brothers, has officially rebranded to Paris Group. This change reflects the company's expanded scope of operations, which includes coffee roasting, contract manufacturing, and distribution, as it pursues further national growth.

2026-06-05 · Kansas City Business Journal
World Cup buzz spurs record sales for Parisi Coffee's new release

Parisi Coffee experienced a surge in demand for its limited-edition 'Soccer Capital of America' blend, which sold out in just 14 days. The release, created to celebrate Kansas City hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sold six times faster than the company's initial 90-day sales projections.

2026-02-20 · Axios Kansas City
Parisi company launches new era with downtown HQ

The parent company of Parisi Coffee has established a new corporate headquarters in Kansas City's Power & Light District. The move consolidates the company's teams into a single hub for marketing, innovation, and operations, including a new test kitchen.

Sources used in this deep dive
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 mentions sourcing from 25+ global origins and working with specific producers, they do not currently list specific farm names or producer details on their public-facing product pages.

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