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"thou mayest" - the way is open
The name “Thou Mayest” is from John Steinbeck’s novel East of Eden and he first shares those words in a passage that means, “the way is open”. We interpret this as a “call to arms”, to take responsibility for our city, for the products we craft, and for our way of life.
who we are
Thou Mayest is a coffee roasting gang of freewheeling renegades looking to shake up the ant farm. Like all awesome things, we started in a garage back in 2012 and has exploded into a movement of entrepreneurs, artists, activists, business owners and shopkeeps looking for ways to do community better. "Thou Mayest" is seeing your life as a vast, glowing, empty page, waiting to be written by you.
what we do best
We source amazing specialty grade coffee, as direct as possible, from farms and coffee producers around the globe. Our small, dedicated team roasts in small batches, fresh to order - making sure you have the freshest beans available. From retail to online to your place of business, we make sure that you have the best possible coffee, roasted fresh and delivered quickly.
what we offer
We're constantly expanding our wholesale program to offer our customers products and equipment that our beans love as much as we do.
Current offerings: coffee • kegged cold brew • cold brew concentrate • loose-leaf tea & matcha • non-dairy milks • house-made syrups • kegged sparkling teas • cups/paper goods • espresso tech support • equipment • barista training • and more
why choose thou mayest?
We are where the old world craft meets the modern appreciation for quality over quantity. We have a profound and relentless care for our product. We roast our coffee to order in small handcrafted batches. We source responsibly and take considerable care in the decisions we make.
don't just take our word for it...
Here's what our friends (and a few cool publications) have to say:
VoyageKC Magazine digs into our journey and how we’re stirring up the Kansas City coffee scene. Barista Magazine thinks we’re doing something right, too, highlighting our passion for crafting the perfect cup.
We've also teamed up with some local legends—like J. Rieger & Co., where we helped create Caffé Amaro, a coffee and spirit mash-up that’s as smooth as it sounds (just ask Feast Magazine). And, if beer’s more your style, check out our collab with Torn Label for their House Brew, a coffee-infused brew that’s got our stamp all over it.
Still here? Cool. We’ve got videos to keep you entertained. Watch Remember What You Felt for some customer love or catch the full scoop on Caffé Amaro—the story that started it all.
Want more? Follow us and join the fun:
X (formerly Twitter): @ThouMayCoffee
Instagram: @Thou_Mayest
Facebook: @ThouMayestCoffee
Remember: life’s too short for boring coffee—thou must always Take Fun Seriously.
