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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster that has been crafting premium coffees in the Midwest for over 30 years. Founded in 1994 by a husband-and-wife team, the company began as an entrepreneurial dream launched from their garage, combining Italian coffee culture with American innovation. The wife, daughter of an Italian immigrant who grew up sipping espresso on Detroit's East Side, brought deep-rooted coffee traditions, while her husband, an ambitious entrepreneur from Seattle - the birthplace of American coffee culture - contributed innovative business acumen. Over three decades, Great Lakes Coffee has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the Great Lakes Region's preeminent artisan coffee roasters. The company has played a pivotal role in shaping the local coffee landscape, from introducing espresso bar culture to pioneering cutting-edge 'Third Wave' café development and advancing the RTD Cold Brew Coffee category. Operating from their custom-modified drum roasting facility in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the company emphasizes the philosophy that "coffee is no longer a commodity - it defines a community and tells their story, local, global, and everywhere in-between." Their commitment to quality begins with meticulous sourcing, building relationships with farmers, co-ops, and importers worldwide. They participate in international auctions, cupping the finest coffees from specific regions and competing with roasters globally for the best lots. The roasting process combines art, science, and consistent repetition, with precise temperature controls and measurements. Every batch is monitored for temperature during roasting, analyzed for color afterward, and logged for continuous process improvement. Their approach varies by bean - some coffees receive darker roasts to maintain complexity, while others get lighter treatment to preserve floral characteristics and sweetness. As a true micro-roaster, Great Lakes Coffee offers a constantly evolving palette of single-origins, blends, and roast levels, all craft-roasted, brewed, and packaged 100% in-house without co-manufacturers. Their commitment to quality extends to their comprehensive offerings, including farmer-direct sourcing, signature blends, cold brew products, wholesale services, and multiple retail locations. The company's tagline "Farmer Direct | Locally Roasted | Hand Crafted" reflects their dedication to responsible sourcing, local manufacturing, and artisanal quality. Through their work, they continue to connect coffee communities from Detroit to distant farming regions, believing that each cup tells a story about the journey from farm to cup and the relationships built along the way.
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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Black Tea • Watermelon • Berry
Autumn Mornings is Great Lakes Coffee's seasonal blend of washed and natural Ethiopian coffees, roasted in Detroit. Black tea, watermelon, and berry in a bright cup built for fall mornings.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Grapefruit • Praline • Chocolate
Cold Brew Blend is Great Lakes Coffee's medium-dark signature blend of Mexico and Colombia, ground for cold brew and roasted in Detroit. Grapefruit, praline, and chocolate in a refreshing cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Tart Cherry • Lemon-Lime • Chocolate • Cooked Fruit
Colombia is Great Lakes Coffee's washed single origin from Cauca, roasted in Detroit. Juicy and smooth with tart cherry, lemon-lime, chocolate, and savory cooked fruit.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Apricot • Lemon • Jasmine
Corktown is Great Lakes Coffee's blend named for Detroit's oldest neighborhood — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and Brazil Yellow Bourbon roasted in-house. Apricot, lemon, and jasmine in the cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Rich • Spicy • Cocoa
Dark Horse Espresso is Great Lakes Coffee's dark espresso blend of Brazil, Yirgacheffe, and Guatemala, roasted in Detroit. Rich, spicy, and cocoa for a bold shot or milk drink.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$22.00 · $2.75/oz
Varieties
Pear • Lemon • Bergamot
Fausto Romo is Great Lakes Coffee's light-roast Superior Select Sidra from Finca Carolina in Ecuador, washed and roasted in Detroit. Pear, lemon, and bergamot in a bright aromatic cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Varieties
Cocoa • Herbal • Tarragon
French Roast Organic is Great Lakes Coffee's dark organic French roast from Cajamarca, Peru, roasted in Detroit. Cocoa, herbal, and tarragon in a full-bodied dark cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Apricot • Lemon • Jasmine
Fresh Coast is Great Lakes Coffee's Midwest signature blend of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and Brazil Yellow Bourbon, roasted in Detroit. Apricot, lemon, and jasmine in a resilient outdoor-ready cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Berry • Toffee • Lemon
Guatemala is Great Lakes Coffee's washed single origin from Huehuetenango, roasted in Detroit. Berry, toffee, and lemon in a crisp, sweet hard-bean cup with lively acidity.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Citrus • Chocolate • Sweet
H.O.M.E.S is Great Lakes Coffee's medium house blend named for the five Great Lakes, roasted in Detroit from Brazil, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea. Citrus, chocolate, and sweetness in a balanced everyday cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Varieties
Sweet • Clean • Citrus
House Decaf Organic is Great Lakes Coffee's medium organic decaf house coffee from Chiapas, Mexico, roasted in Detroit. Sweet, clean, and citrus without the buzz.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
English Toffee • Cherry • Lemon-Lime
Hydro Espresso is Great Lakes Coffee's espresso blend of natural Yirgacheffe and Colombia Cauca, roasted in Detroit. English toffee, cherry, and lemon-lime in a bright shot-ready cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Plum • Blueberry • Citrus
Mackinac Island is Great Lakes Coffee's Michigan signature blend of Brazil, Yirgacheffe, Colombia, and Guatemala, roasted in Detroit. Plum, blueberry, and citrus in a medium-dark cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Brown Sugar • Berry • Grapefruit
Motor City is Great Lakes Coffee's medium Detroit signature blend of Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala, roasted in-house. Brown sugar, berry, and grapefruit in a city-named everyday cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $2.50/oz
Varieties
Cranberry • Clove • Chocolate
Papua New Guinea is Great Lakes Coffee's light-roast Superior Select natural from Kindeng Mill in the Western Highlands, roasted in Detroit. Cranberry, clove, and chocolate.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Green Grape • Toffee • Cane Sugar
Peru Organic is Great Lakes Coffee's organic washed lot from CENFROCAFE growers in Jaén, Cajamarca, roasted in Detroit. Green grape, toffee, and cane sugar in a clean cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Citric • Floral • Earthy
Sumatra Organic is Great Lakes Coffee's dark organic wet-hulled coffee from Aceh, Sumatra, roasted in Detroit. Citric, floral, and earthy notes in a full, grounded cup.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$18.00 · $2.25/oz
Varieties
Golden Raisin • Toffee • Chocolate
Tanzania Peaberry is Great Lakes Coffee's light-roast Superior Select peaberry lot from Tanzania's southern highlands, washed and roasted in Detroit. Golden raisin, toffee, and chocolate.
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company • Bloomfield Hills, MI
$21.00 · $1.75/oz
Cocoa • Tea • Apricot
Up North is Great Lakes Coffee's bright seasonal blend of washed Colombia Cauca and Ethiopia, roasted in Detroit. Cocoa, tea, and apricot in a balanced cup for crisp mornings.
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