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Big Lake, Minnesota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Ember Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Ember Coffee Co.'s site Ember Coffee Co. is a family-run, award-winning roastery based in Big Lake, Minnesota, that specializes in air-roasted specialty coffee. The company focuses on ethical sourcing and creating an accessible, educational coffee experience for its community. Their unique roasting process is designed to produce low-acid, smooth coffee that highlights the specific characteristics of the bean's origin.
Ownership
Ember Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business founded by Matthew and Elisa Berry.
Founded
2021
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Ember Coffee Co. is widely recognized for its unique air-roasting method, which is used by less than 1% of roasters, and for its award-winning status as a top coffee house in Minnesota.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships and sources specialty-grade, often organic beans. They provide specific details about the farms behind their coffees, such as Finca Samaria in Colombia, and maintain transparency regarding their supply chain.
Notable coffees
- — El Jefe Espresso
- — 10,000 Lakes
- — Young Lions
- — After Two (Decaf)
- — Gunflint Trail
- — Kenya Elephant Head
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions collaborating with three primary suppliers, only one (De La Finca Coffee Imports) was explicitly named in the available documentation.