A Coffee Experience Built With Intention
Born from bold flavors, real community and a desire to slow life down.
Drip Queen Coffee began as a family vision that blended creativity, calm energy and premium craftsmanship. Founded in Colorado Springs. Built for the nation.
Drip Queen Coffee LLC is Colorado's only Black-owned manufacturer of dessert-inspired cold brew coffee. Founded in 2021 by Zakiya and Russell Moss in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nationally distributed through McLane Emerging Brands, US Foods Direct, Sysco Marketplace, Faire, and Mable. Luxury jazz lounge at 3230 Centennial Blvd with Pikes Peak views, seafood small plates, and handcrafted mocktails.
OUR STORY
From the Front Lines to the First Sip
There is a moment, in the life of every person who has spent years running toward emergencies, when they realize that the world does not have enough sanctuaries. Russell Moss knows that moment. He spent 20 years in the United States Air Force, serving with the 10th Force Support Squadron at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Two decades of mission readiness, discipline, and showing up in conditions that would break most people. Zakiya Moss knows it too. For 15 years, she worked as a licensed paramedic across multiple states in the southern United States, making life-saving decisions with whatever resources were available, carrying the weight of other people's worst moments on her shoulders, every shift, without complaint. In 2021, those two people decided to build the opposite of an emergency. They started with a tent, bags of coffee, and a vision that most people would have called impractical. No investors. No small business loans. No safety net beyond their own conviction. They set up at the 16th Street Marketplace in Denver and let the product speak. It spoke. Loudly.
What they had created was something the specialty coffee industry had not seen: Latte-ish™ Dessert Flavored Cold Brew Coffee. Lactose friendly. Dessert-inspired. Built for the customer who wants their coffee to feel like a reward, not just a reflex. The person who has earned their indulgence. That person, they decided, deserved to be called a Royal. Drip Queen Coffee grew from a tent to a luxury jazz lounge and cafe at 3230 Centennial Blvd in Colorado Springs, with sweeping views of Pikes Peak, Southern-inspired small bites, smooth jazz, and a menu of cold brew coffee creations built to make you slow down. Then it grew further: into national distribution through McLane Emerging Brands, Sysco Marketplace, and US Foods Direct. Into wholesale through Faire and Mable. Into a portfolio of certifications that tell buyers and customers exactly who they are dealing with: ByBlack Verified. Colorado Proud. BBB Accredited. 1% for the Planet. FDA Registered manufacturing. "We call this a place for your second cup," Russell has said. "It is designed for adults who want to slow down and enjoy an experience, not just grab a cup and go." That is the entire philosophy of Drip Queen Coffee in one sentence: the second cup. The one you take after the work is done, after the calls are answered, after you have given everything to everyone else. The one that belongs to you. Two first responders spent 35 years showing up for the world. Then they built a place where you can finally show up for yourself. That is Drip Queen Coffee. And that is Latte-ish™.
OUR PURPOSE
Mission
Our mission is clear. Provide our partners and customers with uncompromising quality, consistent service, and coffee experiences that create loyalty and trust. Every product shipped from our facility reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Values
We aim to become a nationally recognized lifestyle beverage company known for flavor innovation, sustainability leadership and inclusive community engagement. We do this by serving our guests, supporting local families and giving back through responsible partnerships.
Quality. Consistency. Customer Service
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Quality First: Every bean and blend is sourced and tested to ensure unmatched flavor and reliability.
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Consistency: Our partners count on us to deliver the same standard every time.
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Service with Heart: We treat our clients like partners and our community like family.
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Innovation: We lead with creativity whether through our Latte ish™ cold brews or our sustainable packaging initiatives.
OUR FOUNDERS
Zakiya Moss
Zakiya Moss is the creative force behind Drip Queen Coffee. After dedicating fifteen years to saving lives as a Licensed Paramedic, her innovative take on flavor, hospitality, and presentation has defined the company's identity and crafted the Lounge experience. Each product and detail within the space reflects her unique creativity.
Russell Moss
Russell Moss dedicated twenty years to the United States Air Force, bringing a strong sense of discipline, leadership, operational excellence to the brand. His dedication to service is in every guest interaction and partnership associated with Drip Queen Coffee.
WHAT WE CREATE
Signature Products
National Wholesale Distributor
Cafe & Lounge
Local Coffee & Food Experince
Community Impact
Caffeinating Community & Culture
Breaking the Rules on Flavor
Our signature Latteish Dessert Flavored Cold Brew Collection is crafted with bold creativity. Each flavor is smooth, indulgent and non dairy. From Honey Lavender to Brown Butter Toffee, our cold brew is designed to elevate your second cup and give you something memorable.
Our Purple Slipper and Velvet Slipper CBD lines offer functional relaxation and clarity for those who want a calm moment that lasts.
Nationwide shipping and wholesale partnerships allow us to bring our flavors to cafés, hotels, spas and customers across the country.
A Place for Your Second Cup
The Drip Queen Coffee Café and Lounge was created for people who value calm, flavor and intention. Guests must be twenty one and older, which gives the space a peaceful atmosphere where conversations flow easily. With smooth jazz, panoramic views of Pikes Peak and premium small bites like Crab Cake Sliders and our Spicy Salmon Bake, the lounge feels like a retreat from the rush of daily life.
We stay open later than most cafés because we believe the second cup deserves its own space.
Rooted in Service and Responsibility
Community is woven into everything we do. We proudly serve Air Force Academy football and hockey fans at every home game. We participate in environmental cleanup events and partner with organizations that share our values of wellness, sustainability and connection.
Drip Queen Coffee is built for people who love flavor, love community and love taking a moment to breathe.
OUR
COMMITMENTS
Sourcing
Responsibly Sourced Every bean in our Latte ish Cold Brew and Italian Crown Signature Roast is carefully selected for quality, flavor, and responsible sourcing. We believe great coffee starts long before the brew.
Manufacturing
FDA Registered Manufacturing Latte ish Cold Brew is produced in an FDA Registered facility with strict quality control standards at every step — from steeping to sealing. You always know exactly what you are getting.
Planet
1% for the Planet Member Drip Queen Coffee is a proud member of 1% for the Planet — committing 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes. Every purchase you make contributes to protecting the planet.
community
Colorado Proud and Community First Colorado Proud Certified. ByBlack Verified. Rooted in Colorado Springs. We reinvest in the community that built us — through partnerships, philanthropy, food drives, and local event presence.
OUR PROMISE
Crafted With Intention. Served With Care.
Whether you are sipping a cold brew at home, visiting our lounge or partnering with us through wholesale, our promise is simple. We stand behind quality, consistency and an experience that feels personal. We craft with purpose and serve with heart.
We are proud to operate as an FDA registered food facility ensuring that every product leaving our doors meets the highest national standards. We combine artisan coffee craft with modern compliance so you can serve your customers with confidence.