Anthology Coffee is a Detroit-based specialty roaster that operates as both a production facility and a dedicated tasting room. The company prioritizes quality and transparency, working with small-lot, single-origin beans to showcase the distinct narratives of coffee producers. Their approach is defined by meticulous roasting profiles designed to highlight the inherent fruity or floral characteristics of the green coffee.
Ownership
Anthology Coffee is an independent, owner-operated business founded by Josh Longsdorf.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Anthology is known for being Detroit's first specialty coffee roaster and for its focus on high-quality, single-origin coffees. The brand is recognized for its minimalist aesthetic and a tasting-room approach that emphasizes the unique characteristics of each bean.
Sourcing countries
Kenya · Brazil · Guatemala · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The roastery focuses exclusively on single-origin coffees, intentionally avoiding blends to highlight the specific terroir and processing methods of each lot. They source from small farms and washing stations, often naming the specific farm or region behind their offerings.
Notable coffees
— La Esperanza (Guatemala)
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Anthology Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
Anthology Coffee was featured as a participating roaster in the Roast Retreat, a major one-day industry event held in Detroit. The event brought together 22 Michigan-based roasters and industry professionals for side-by-side coffee sampling and community engagement.
The article highlights the collaborative relationship between Detroit's Anthology Coffee and the new Espy Cafe. Anthology provided equipment access and storage support to the startup, and Espy's roaster continues to utilize Anthology's production facility.
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-25. 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 emphasizes sourcing from small farms, I could not verify a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all current farm partners beyond historical examples mentioned in press coverage.
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