PT's Coffee

Overview

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. is a specialty coffee roaster based in Topeka, Kansas, producing direct trade single-origin coffees and signature blends for retail, wholesale, and online sales.¹²⁶ It operates three cafes in Topeka and Kansas City, emphasizing roasted-to-order coffee sourced through direct partnerships with producers.²³⁶ The company gained recognition as a three-time Good Food Awards winner and Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year in 2009.¹

History

PT's Coffee was founded in 1993 in Topeka, Kansas, by Jeff Taylor and Fred Polzin to provide high-quality coffee.⁵ It pioneered the Direct Trade sourcing model and rose to prominence in 2009 when named Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine.¹⁶ The company underwent a brand refresh around its 25th anniversary in 2018 and maintains operations with cafes in Topeka and Kansas City.³⁷⁸

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Manufacturing

PT's Coffee roasts all products in-house at its facility in Topeka, Kansas, located at 929 SW University Blvd., Suite 2704-D2.¹³ Coffees are roasted to order and shipped nationwide via FedEx, UPS, or USPS.³ The roasting facility is not open to the public.³

Notable Products

• Direct Trade Single-Origins - Single-origin coffees sourced directly from producers in various regions.
• Signature Blends - Custom blends developed for retail and wholesale clients.
• Good Food Awards Winners - Coffees recognized in multiple Good Food Awards competitions.
• Roaster of the Year Blend (2009) - Blend associated with Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year award.

Reputation

PT's Coffee is regarded by enthusiasts for pioneering Direct Trade and consistent quality in specialty coffee roasting.¹⁶ Professionals note its awards, including three Good Food Awards and 2009 Roaster of the Year from Roast Magazine.¹ It maintains a niche presence with cafes and online sales, though limited scale compared to larger chains.¹²