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Topeka, Kansas, Kansas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

PT's Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for PT's Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsPT's CoffeeKansas coffee roastersColombiaEl SalvadorGuatemalaMexicoEthiopiaPanamaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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PT's Coffee is a veteran specialty roaster based in Topeka, Kansas, that has been instrumental in shaping the modern Direct Trade movement. They focus on high-quality, single-origin coffees and signature blends, maintaining a commitment to sustainable relationships with producers from seed to cup. The company operates its own roasting facility and several retail locations across Kansas and Missouri.

Ownership
PT's Coffee is an independent, family-founded company established by Jeff Taylor and Fred Polzin. While the company acquired Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in 2017, it remains the primary entity and continues to operate its own roasting facility.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
PT's is widely recognized as a pioneer of the Direct Trade model in the specialty coffee industry. They are a multi-award-winning roaster, including being named Macro Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · El Salvador · Guatemala · Mexico · Ethiopia · Panama
Farm-level sourcing
The brand maintains a robust Direct Trade program, sourcing nearly 80% of its coffee through direct partnerships where they visit farms annually. They emphasize transparency by naming specific farms, washing stations, and producers for their single-origin offerings. Their program requires paying a significant premium above market prices for high-scoring coffees.
Notable coffees
  • — Hacienda Bajo Mono Static Gesha Natural
  • — Tigesit Waqo Natural
  • — Gabriel Aureliano Encino Colorado Washed
  • — Monkey Paw
In the news

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

2025-06-25 · TK Business Magazine
PT's Coffee Roasting Co. 2025 Small Business Awards

Fred Polzin, co-founder of PT's Coffee Roasting Co., was honored with the Small Business Manufacturing Award at the 2025 Small Business Awards. The recognition highlights the company's ongoing contributions to the Topeka business community and its commitment to quality coffee production.

2025-01-16 · WIBW
Coffee lovers in Topeka will be paying more starting in January

PT's Coffee announced price increases for its products beginning in January 2025, citing record-high global coffee prices and rising operational costs. Despite the adjustments, the company noted that its commitment to direct trade sourcing helps mitigate the impact of these market fluctuations.

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 many specific producers and farms on their product pages, a comprehensive list of every country they currently source from is not explicitly aggregated in one place, so the list provided reflects primary origins mentioned in their history and current offerings.

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