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.
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
Deja
Barista
Deja
Barista
What do you do?
Handle / make coffee, teas & toast
Why the Coffee Co.?
Coffee is an interesting genre I wanted to dive into and a local cafe is the best way!
What's your favorite drink?
White hot chocolate with caramel & oat milk. I like sweets and the oat milk balances it out.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Learning languages, video games, music, cars
What would surprise us about you?
I'm learning 6/7 languages & I can work on cars :)
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
Roaster
Jake
Roaster
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
Maintenance Tech
Kevin
Maintenance Tech
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?
Madyson
Barista
Madyson
Barista
What do you do?
Prepare drinks for everyone.
Why the Coffee Co.?
I wanted to try something different and work in a place that housed my favorite drink: coffee.
What's your favorite drink?
Mocha Java, prepared in a syphon
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Listening to deathcore, reading, writing, playing my cello and shopping for makeup
What would surprise us about you?
I was born 3 months early and have health issues surrounding that (poor lungs, poor eyesight) and I can read Russian and Japanese.
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.
Oceana
Cafe Shift Leader
Oceana
Cafe Shift Leader
What do you do?
Pour happiness into every drink!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I wanted a professional environment where the staff cared about the product and enjoyed what they do.
What's your favorite drink?
Pomander Mocha because I love oranges!
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I love to swim, play video games and reading fantasy or sci-fi books.
What would surprise us about you?
I'm almost fluent in French and Korean.
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.
Rose
Barista
Rose
Barista
What do you do?
I make coffee and have fun doing it!
Why the Coffee Co.?
I started working as a barista at 16 years old, and have been coming to Zingerman's since I was a kid. I left my job at the start of the pandemic, but I finally had the courage to apply here in 2022 and got the job! It seemed like a natural fit for me, I love coffee and I love Zingerman's. I’ve met the most amazing people here and grown a lot since I first started in April.
What's your favorite drink?
What I drink most often is two shots of espresso over ice to get my day started, but my favorite drink is an iced London fog tea latte (with 4 pumps of vanilla and oat milk...). Earl grey tea is what my mom would make me when I was sick as a kid, and it’s brought me comfort ever since.
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
I’m known for not sticking to my hobbies, or interests for that matter. I love to read, whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, comics, mangas, or whatever interesting blogs/articles I stumble across. I’ve dabbled in playing guitar, crocheting, and various other art forms. I watch a lot of movies and TV shows, and prefer DC to Marvel. I love learning.
What would surprise us about you?
I was once trapped on an island by a rooster. Feel free to ask me about it, it’s a short but amusing story.
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.
Vern
Barista
Vern
Barista
What do you do?
Sling espresso & toast
Why the Coffee Co.?
I like the "science" of how coffee is made, and figured working here would teach things I wouldn't have access to otherwise.
What's your favorite drink?
Cafe con Miel. Cinnamon + espresso = 10/10
What do you do when you're not coffee-ing
Music (listening and trying to play), books!
What would surprise us about you?
I own 4 guitars but don't know how to play any of them. I have 17 tattoos plus have a fear of needles.
