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WITH A ROBUST AND GROWING LIST OF MAINE COFFEE ROASTERS, YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEARCH FAR FOR A GREAT CUP OF JOE
FARM HOUSE COFFEE ROASTERS WINTERPORT “Fresh, locally roasted coffee is just so much better, and people are realizing this. We have been in business for seven and a half years, and when we started, there weren't nearly as many micro-roasters as there are now,” Andrew Newell, owner and 16 / BANGOR METRO Summer 2023
roaster at Farm House Coffee Roasters in Winterport, said. "Coffee is fun! We have over 50 kinds from all around the world, depending on the season. This is what makes us different and unique.” Newell sources his beans from the largest organic importer on the East Coast for most of the coffee varieties he roasts. The rest is direct trade with farms. This way, Newell explained, he can ensure the highest quality organic beans for his customers. “Coffee, like many foods, is better fresh, and fresh means local,” Newell said. “There are so many great roasters around Maine. I would recommend everyone find a roaster they like from our beautiful state. It supports local, and your coffee experience will be greatly improved.”
TIME & TIDE COFFEE BIDDEFORD Time & Tide Coffee is a fantastic spot for folks in southern Maine looking for a solid cup of Joe. “One of the key things that appealed to us in opening our coffee company in Biddeford was the creative and entrepreneurial spirit in the city, and I think that is true in many other places all around the state,” said Briana Campbell, co-founder of Time & Tide Coffee. “And, of course, here we also have a beautiful historic downtown and the mill buildings, perfect for both our retail café and our coffee roastery.” Time & Tide Coffee sources their beans from growers they’ve built connections with.
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offee might just be one of the few fads that will never die. These days, finding a great cup of coffee isn’t that difficult, especially in Maine. That’s because Maine has a robust coffee roasting scene that is putting excellent brew in the hands of Mainers everywhere. If you love coffee and want to support the Maine coffee scene, check out these three Maine coffee roasters.
BY SARAH COTTRELL