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Whitmore Lake, Michigan, Michigan · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

M36 Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for M36 Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsM36 Coffee RoastersMichigan coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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M36 Coffee Roasters was established in 2020 by former Espresso Royale employees Lisa Tuveson and Ken Pargulski following the closure of the Espresso Royale chain. The company operates a roasting facility in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, where they produce coffee in small batches. They are documented for preserving the legacy of former Espresso Royale blends while also offering new specialty coffee lines. The roastery supplies beans to regional grocery stores and operates a cafe in Ann Arbor.

Ownership
M-36 Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business co-founded by Lisa Tuveson and Ken Pargulski, both former employees of the defunct Espresso Royale chain.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for preserving the legacy of the former Espresso Royale coffee blends while operating as an independent roastery and supplying coffee to regional grocery stores and cafes.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a commitment to responsibly sourced beans from around the world, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on its website. Their offerings include a mix of signature blends and single-origin coffees.
Notable coffees
  • — M-36 Home Roast
  • — Super Jack'd
  • — Fogcutter
  • — Bourbon Barrel Coffee
  • — Kitale
  • — Napoli
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about M36 Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

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 around the world, they do not provide a list of specific countries or farm-level details on their public-facing website.

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