After four successful years running its flagship Tasting Room in Evergreen, Bivouac Coffee has a new outpost located in the picturesque mountain town of Alma, Colorado. The Black Kettle Coffee Shop now serves as an exclusive outlet for Bivouac’s signature, natural process coffees, offering a drink menu and customer experience in-line with the original.
Independently owned and operated
The Black Kettle Coffee Shop, founded and owned by Mike Zboray, operates independently, while embracing a close partnership with Bivouac Coffee. The collaboration centers on Bivouac’s high-quality products, sustainability initiatives, and extensive partner network. “Alma could really use a great coffee shop to compliment and collaborate with some of the other fantastic, local businesses,” Mike shares, reflecting the community-focused intent behind the venture.
Fun fact: The Black Kettle is the highest coffee shop in North America, at an elevation of 10,357 feet.
Friends first, business partners second
René, Bivouac Coffee’s owner, and Mike share a longstanding friendship rooted in a mutual passion for adventure motorcycling. Mike joined the Bivouac team as an ambassador in 2022, helping out with events across the country. René: “Everything we do starts with good people. Mike is really into coffee, has an adventurous spirit, and puts a lot of energy into getting the details right. That’s a great set of qualities for starting a business in a mountain town like Alma.”
Elevating the customer experience
Mike’s vision for The Black Kettle centers on exceptional customer experiences and high-quality products. In addition to brewing Bivouac’s renowned beans, the shop works with other premium, local partners, including Christopher Elbow Chocolates, who recently opened a shop in Breckenridge, and Mrs. Barr’s Natural Foods from Basalt. Customers will be able to purchase Bivouac’s offering of blends and single origins at the shop and use their loyalty punch cards at both locations.
The Black Kettle Coffee Shop marks a significant milestone for Bivouac Coffee, extending its reach while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, community, and sustainability.
Photo credit: Sammy Peltz