Allen Leibowitz

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista trainer, coffee roaster, service tech/repair, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Ann Arbor, MI
How many years have you been in the industry?
14
About Me:
Used to be a networking/security nerd.

Now a coffee nerd. Had my first real espresso (Peets beans in a small gaggia) at a lab in Palo Alto.
Been making espresso at home daily since 1994. One thing led to another ...
About My Company:
We are a wholesale roaster. That's what we love to do.

We are part of the Zingerman's "community of businesses" or ZCOB as we say. Our sister businesses include a restaurant/cafe; an artisan bakery; a creamery; a training company and more.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
There's always something new to learn. Great people and relationships.
Website:
http://zingermanscoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Gina Palandri

    Hi Allen: remember me!
    We met SCAA Charlotte Golden Cup class!
    Hope you are well!
    Gina
  • Ken Hall

    Welcome to the party Allen!
  • Matt Milletto

    Hi Allen, great to have you on board. Have heard good things about your shop!
  • Allen Leibowitz

    Hi Matt. I like this blend of coffee and social networking!
  • WAG

    Sweet book recommendation. It was exactly what I was looking for.
  • Peter Giuliano

    Allen!

    Great to see you here! Best always, hope to see you again soon.

    Peter
  • Jason Burton

    Great seeing you at SCAA. Tell Danny to send me up your way for some Z-education!!!
  • Jason Burton

    Saw you guys on Oprah. Rock stars, dammit. Awesome press.
  • Maria Jose Huezo

    You guys rocked!!!Congratulations!!!