Though the nickname was originally given at a time when popular underground gambling and alcohol were equated with the fast and loose Parisian culture, today Kansas City is still affectionately referred to as “The Paris of the Plains,” and proud of it!
Every year, coffee pros from all over the country gather to compete in an annual series of coffee competitions. This year, the are being held in Kansas City! We’re planning to celebrate this often overlooked hub of food and drink culture by highlighting some of the best coffees “The Paris of the Plains” has to offer. Come by and try some of the best of the Midwest all month long!BLIP ROASTERS
Kansas City, MO | Founded in 2015 by Ian Davis and Conrad Amirof
Coffee/Origin: Guatemala Atitlan
Variety: Typica, Bourbon
Process: Washed
Notes: Apple, caramel, vanilla
MESSENGER COFFEE CO.
Kansas City, MO | Founded in 2013 by Matt Matsch
Coffee/Origin: Guatemala Finca Palestina
Variety: Caturra, Bourbon
Process: Washed
Notes: Milk chocolate, brown butter, peach jam
MONARCH
Kansas City, MO | Founded in 2008 by Tyler and Jaime Rovenstine
Coffee/Origin: El Salvador Finca La Florida
Variety: Catuai
Process: Washed
Notes: Blood orange, pomegranate, brown sugar
ODDLY CORRECT
Kansas City, MO | Founded in 2008 by Gregory Kolsto
Coffee/Origin: Ethiopia Haro Wachu
Variety: Bourbon, Typica
Process: Natural
Notes: Blackberry, caramel, honeysuckle
THOU MAYEST
Kansas City, MO | Founded in 2012 by Bo Nelson and Bill Holtzhueter
Coffee/Origin: “Cold Start” (Sumatra)
Variety: Andung Sari, Tim-Tim, Bor-Bor, Sigararutang, P88
Process: Honey
Notes: Rustic, apple cider, baking spices
Check out our latest coffee recommendations in our coffee collection.
The Fellow team is headed to Kansas City this week to cheer on our friends competing at US Coffee Champs. Follow the action on our !