Hyperion Coffee Co. is a Michigan-based specialty roaster dedicated to sourcing high-quality, traceable coffee from small-scale producers. They emphasize precision in their roasting profiles to showcase the unique flavors of each origin. Beyond their roasting operations, they maintain retail cafes in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor that focus on a clean, coffee-forward experience.
Corporate ownership disclosure
Hyperion Coffee Co. is owned by M4
Hyperion Coffee Co. is an independent, locally-owned business founded by Eric Mullins, Dan Kubera, and Alex Merz.
Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group
Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-25.
Hyperion Coffee Co. is an independent, locally-owned business founded by Eric Mullins, Dan Kubera, and Alex Merz.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Hyperion is known for its commitment to transparency, precision roasting, and building direct, long-term relationships with smallholder coffee farmers.
Sourcing countries
Honduras · Guatemala · Indonesia · Ecuador · Ethiopia · Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand prioritizes traceability by sourcing most of its coffees from specific single farms or washing stations. They frequently publish detailed producer profiles, naming the farmers and estates behind their single-origin offerings. While they offer seasonal blends, their primary focus remains on highlighting the unique characteristics of individual lots.
Notable coffees
— Finca Armenia Lorena (Sofia Plocharski)
— Finca Santa Rita (Rita Cohen)
— Finca La Joya Grande (Jovita Castillo)
— Finca Arashi (Abel Salinas)
— Sigri Estate
— Laayyoo (Sookoo Coffee)
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Hyperion Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
Hyperion Coffee Co. sent a team to Marcala, Honduras, in March 2026 to connect with coffee producers and select specific lots for their roastery. The trip highlights the company's ongoing commitment to direct sourcing and its focus on bringing natural-processed coffees to its customer base.
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 provides extensive information on their sourcing and producer relationships, the exact current ownership structure beyond the three founders was not explicitly detailed in recent public filings.
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