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Zingerman's Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Zingerman's Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsZingerman's Coffee CompanyMichigan coffee roastersBrazilPapua New GuineaCosta RicaIndiaGuatemalaUgandaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Zingerman's Coffee Company is a specialty roaster based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, dedicated to sourcing high-quality, estate-grown micro-lots. They operate a retail coffee bar and provide wholesale services, emphasizing a scientific approach to roasting and brewing. The company is deeply integrated into the local food community and focuses on building long-term relationships with coffee growers.

Ownership
Zingerman's Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business and part of the broader Zingerman's Community of Businesses in Ann Arbor.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Zingerman's is highly regarded for its commitment to small-batch roasting, deep relationships with coffee producers, and a rigorous, geeky approach to brewing methods.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Papua New Guinea · Costa Rica · India · Guatemala · Uganda
Farm-level sourcing
The company prioritizes direct relationships with producers and frequently names specific estates and farms, such as Daterra Estate in Brazil. They cup numerous samples from different farms and processing methods to select beans that meet their specific flavor profiles. Their offerings include both carefully curated single-origin estate coffees and signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Roadhouse Joe
  • — Indian Estate Grown Elk Hill
  • — Tree Town Blend
In the news

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

2024-05-01 · LeadIQ
Zingerman's Community of Businesses launches restaurant-based pilot program

Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Coffee Company, is partnering with the University of Michigan to launch a pilot program training staff on the use of opioid overdose reversal medication. This initiative aims to expand the availability of life-saving resources within the Ann Arbor restaurant community.

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 company highlights specific farms like Daterra Estate, I could not verify a comprehensive, real-time list of every farm currently in their sourcing rotation beyond those mentioned in specific product pages.

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