Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell coffee & tea from home in Michigan?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes, with limits — Michigan allows some coffee & tea but prohibits others.

On Michigan's allowed list

  • Dry tea mixes, powdered drink mixes, and dried herbal teas sold as conventional food with no health claims
  • Ground coffee or roasted coffee beans

MDARD — Cottage Food: What Can I Make? · Verified 2026-09-25

On Michigan's prohibited list

  • Dietary supplements, tinctures, and herbal teas with dosing instructions or health claims

MDARD — Cottage Food: What Can I Make? · Verified 2026-09-25

Status is derived from Michigan's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Michigan cottage food page or see the Coffee & Tea category across states.