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Coffee Project

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Coffee Project; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCoffee ProjectMichigan coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaBrazilIndonesiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Founded in 2021 by Martell Mason, Sepia Coffee Project operates as a roastery and cafe based in Detroit, Michigan. The company currently roasts at its boutique location on East Grand Boulevard in the city's North End, with plans to expand operations into a dedicated facility in Highland Park. The brand is documented for its mission to increase accessibility to specialty coffee within underserved communities and for naming its coffee collections after historic Detroit neighborhoods to honor the city's Black history. The name itself is inspired by sepia-toned photographs that depicted the vibrant Black Bottom neighborhood during the early 20th century.

Ownership
The brand is independent and owned by Martell Mason.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its community-focused mission to provide an inclusive platform for coffee in Detroit, specifically highlighting Black history through its coffee collections named after historic Detroit neighborhoods.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Brazil · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty coffee from Black and Brown farmers across Africa, North and South America, and the Indian-Pacific regions. They utilize importers such as BD Imports and Osito to source their beans, focusing on single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Gisoko
  • — Ki-Saya
  • — Hastings Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
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 mentions sourcing from specific regions and using importers, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farms or farmers for all of its current offerings.

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