About Us
Our Goal is Simple: To Source and Roast The Great Coffees of The World.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? In some respects, it is, and we never underestimate the simple pleasure of drinking a fine cup of coffee. As we often say, “It’s what’s in the cup that counts.”
The process of creating that simple cup involves a surprisingly intricate journey across the globe. We care about every facet of the journey — from the producers, to you, our customer. We’ll tell you everything we can about our coffees and why our customers tell us, “You Really Can Taste The Difference!”
Zingerman’s Coffee Co. is a wholesale roaster supplying cafes, restaurants and businesses. Feel free to contact us for sales information and for places to buy our coffee.
We also serve our coffees at our Coffee Bar located in Ann Arbor at the Zingerman’s Southside Producers row. Our baristas will prepare an excellent espresso for you to sip while you watch our roaster through a large picture window and enjoy a baguette from the Bakehouse and some goat cheese from the Creamery.
Who We Are
Amberly
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
What do you do?
I create signage and art, whether it’s done digitally or hand done.
Why the Coffee Co.?
Zingerman’s is a great place with amazing people!
What's your favorite drink?
The Honey Lavender latte, I never before tried a drink with such a bold, but smooth combination of delicious flavors.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I love sunshine, nature walks, playing the guitar and hanging with my cat, Nibbler.
What would surprise us about you?
I used to practice ballet and tap dancing.
Anneliese
Barista
Anneliese
Barista
What do you do?
Make amazing coffee!
Why the Coffee Co.?
Everyone up north raves about Zingerman's, so I had to get a job here.
What's your favorite drink?
Any kind of tea.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I am an artist, ukulele player, avid hiker, and longboarding queen.
What would surprise us about you?
I am going back to school for elementary education.
Brendan
Barista
Brendan
Barista
What do you do?
Exude positive energy!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I love the sustainable practices of the Coffee Company.
What's your favorite drink?
An oat milk latte - since a latte is such a classic go-to.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I really enjoy doing yoga, going on hikes, seeing my dogs, and of course hanging out with friends.
What would surprise us about you?
I did a combination of community and school theatre for eight years.
Cholie
Wholesale Customer Support
Cholie
Wholesale Customer Support
What do you do?
I help make the ordering process go as smoothly as possible for our Wholesale and Back of House. Think of me like the guy in Office Space who talks to clients then talks to the engineers!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I've always loved how we offer so many coffees so many different ways
What's your favorite drink?
I'm in love with a clever of Ethiopia. When I want a latte, it's a 4 shot extra vanilla and oat milk (unless it's Pomander Mocha season, then I add some orange oil to it!).
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Hang out with my family, knit and play Dungeons and Dragons
What would surprise us about you?
I trained in college to be an Opera Singer
Chris
Roaster/Trainer
Chris
Roaster/Trainer
What do you do?
I do a fair amount of the roasting, I maintain the recipe database and track roasting via color, environment, and temperature. I also do the coffee training for the internal staff as well as wholesale customers, in addition to other Zingerman's employees and public classes. I maintain and update the materials for training as well.
Why the Coffee Co.?
The coffee Co does a lot right. We are invested in our products as much as we are invested in the people. Both in terms of service to those we work and collaborate with, and those we serve our product to. We are also one of the least complacent places I've been involved with. Constantly looking for new ways to improve and grow. It's demanding in all the right ways.
What's your favorite drink?
Nothing beats a solid cup of coffee. We have great beans, let them shine. While I enjoy espresso, I find the long haul experience of a cup of coffee more enriching as I can enjoy the warming and enticing aroma when its fresh and hot, as well as the ever changing panorama of flavors as it cools.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
When I'm not at the Coffee Co, I can be found doing one of my hobbies. I love to do vintage swing dancing, cycling, strength training, or playing music. I don't have a lot of down time, and I usually like it that way.
What would surprise us about you?
I used to play in a punk rock band.
Eric
Accounting Manager
Eric
Accounting Manager
What do you do?
Accounting, financial reporting, overseeing the financial well-being of the financial records and procedures.
Why the Coffee Co.?
I've wanted to work for Zingerman's since I was in a ZingTrain seminar about five years ago. I was blown away by the way Zingerman's empowers employees to take pride in their job and allows us to give the best customer service possible and supports us in doing it. I've never felt so supported by both my co-workers and management.
What's your favorite drink?
The baristas will tell you that it's soda water, hands down. Favorite coffee? Like a whole lot of people, it's a tie between the espresso blend and the French roast (I like dark roast coffees).
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Knitting, both by hand and by machine. I teach people how to restore and use 19th Century circular hosiery knitting equipment. There are only a few thousand people in the world that still use them and I'm one of about a half dozen people that are qualified to teach the skills. Talk about a niche market, huh?
What would surprise us about you?
I've been clinically dead twice (so far), I speak French fairly well, I can read and write Braille, and if I hadn't become an accountant, I would have pursued a career as a big band vocalist (but accounting pays a lot better unless you happen to be Michael Buble or Harry Connick, Jr.).
Jake
Cafe Shift Leader
Jake
Cafe Shift Leader
What do you do?
Look busy
Why the Coffee Co.?
Free coffee
What's your favorite drink?
Ethiopian Pour Over
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Cooking & Reading
What would surprise us about you?
I can do basic math.
Kevin
Coffee Production Supervisor
Kevin
Coffee Production Supervisor
What do you do?
Fill customer orders with coffee, pull warehouse inventory, and much more!
Why the Coffee Co.?
It's a great place to work with fun people, with the ability to learn new skills and grow as an employee.
What's your favorite drink?
Espresso shot! Rich in flavor, and perks me right up!
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Spend time with my kids, bowl, shoot my guns, and grill.
What would surprise us about you?
I can whistle with my finger and thumb very loudly.
Laura
Wholesale Customer Support
Laura
Wholesale Customer Support
What do you do?
The BOH (back of house) and I provide support to our wholesale customers by making their ordering experience as easy, fast and accurate as possible!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I worked here (for years!) and left to move out of state. When I came back to Ann Arbor, MI., I couldn't think of any other place I'd rather work!
What's your favorite drink?
OK....super boring, but I really just like brewed coffee. It's fun to learn about coffees from different regions of the world.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I'm a clarinetist who has fun performing in bands, orchestras and chamber groups. My next musical adventure is to learn klezmer clarinet!
What would surprise us about you?
Ummm.....I can juggle?
Matthew
Wholesale Account Specialist
Matthew
Wholesale Account Specialist
What do you do?
I give support to our wholesale cafe customers: account management, education, equipment service.
Why the Coffee Co.?
Great coffee, great people, and love being part of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses.
What's your favorite drink?
I drink espresso every morning. I love the intensity and richness of flavor.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Distance running! I put in a lot of miles on the roads and trails of Ann Arbor.
What would surprise us about you?
I was a competitive gymnast for many years and can still walk on my hands.
Rachelle
Wholesale Sales Manager
Rachelle
Wholesale Sales Manager
What do you do?
I do whatever needs to be done!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I LOVE Zingerman's business philosophy and I LOVE coffee.
What's your favorite drink?
Mexican Chiapas in a mug, preferably a mug we have in the café that says "Hello, Gorgeous".
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Raising tiny humans while dreaming of playing tennis.
What would surprise us about you?
I play(ed) the bassoon. I am also a huge rock nerd (geologically not musically) and I love spending time searching and staring at rocks.
Sabrina
Barista
Sabrina
Barista
What do you do?
Keeper of all the beans.
Why the Coffee Co.?
Was a customer before and loved the environment!
What's your favorite drink?
Oat latte with cinnamon dusted on top.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I love to weightlift, go hiking, and listen to Red Rising on Audible. I'm also a huge fan of going on roadtrips with my sister.
What would surprise us about you?
I hold the state records for the 87+ weight class for weightlifting. I also like to howl with my Howler legion.
Stacy
Barista Wrangler
Stacy
Barista Wrangler
What do you do?
Try to make people happy by caffeinating them!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I've always loved crafting beverages for guests! When I look back at my “working life”, I was the happiest at being a Barista. I love developing relationships with a guest/staff member over a delicious and warm cup of Joe. It just makes my heart happy!
What's your favorite drink?
Lavender & honey latte. It's a warm, soothing hug for your mouth!
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Hanging out with Mocha (my dog, not the drink) and watching endless hours of Netflix with Mocha (my drink, not the dog).
What would surprise us about you?
I came in second place in my high school talent show for singing “Bust a Move” by YOUNG MC.
