Caffeinated Mysteries

Haunted Roasts? The Origins of Zona Coffee Company’s Investigator Blend

Zona Coffe Company’s Investigator Blend wasn’t just a marketing idea—it was inspired by a real experience.

Founder Jason Cvancara (yes, former Phoenix cop & private investigator) once investigated an old roastery in southern Arizona. During the case, a night watchman swore the place was haunted. Strange knocks, cold spots, and the smell of burnt coffee in a sealed room.

The case became a 918 file—unsolved, of course. The story stuck. Now, every bag of Investigator Blend honors Arizona’s stranger side.

👉 Read more Arizona ghost stories on The 918 Files.

Strange Arizona: Ghost Town Cafés Worth Visiting

Arizona has dozens of ghost towns—and a few still have working cafés or diners.

Three worth a coffee stop:

• Jerome: Haunted hotels & killer views.

• Crown King: Remote, rustic, and a perfect escape.

• Bisbee: Artsy and eerie.

Pack your Zona Coffee Company beans, hit the road, and explore Arizona’s forgotten places.