Flavors of Maine, a special event

We're excited to share news of a special event at our 1 Diamond Street coffeehouse: Flavors of Maine. This unique tasting event at Coffee By Design will be on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 11:00am-12:30pm. It's part of our partnership with Maine Restaurant Week and is in support of Maine Food & Beverage Education Center. Attendees will meet with a selection of members of Maine's agriculture and aquaculture communities, sample their products and learn how these sustainable businesses contribute to the Maine economy. You'll also be able to make purchases directly from the vendors to take some of the goods home, plus you'll learn about Coffee By Design's roasting process and taste select coffees too.

Featured Vendors
Nor'Easter Oyster Company - Oysters/Aquaculture
Maine Gravy - Small Batch Hot Sauces
Knead & Nosh - Baked Goods, Classes, Education
Fairwinds Farm - Produce, Heritage Beans
Maine Grains - Locally Grown, Organic, Heritage Grains
Ocean's Balance - Organic seafood Products
Oaklands Farm: Grass-Fed Meat and Cheese
Coffee By Design - Coffee, Brew Gear, Merchandise

Tickets to this event are $35.

We're also hosting a special event for the true coffee aficionado! A special cupping will be from 1-2:30 pm, also on Saturday, March 9. Tasters will cup a curated sampling of coffees from a range of coffee countries focusing on emerging regions and new models of support which demonstrate the significance of an impactful relationship with producers. Highlighting the key elements in identifying and building relationships which enable coffee farmers to thrive not just survive ensuring the legacy of the family farm around the world. Spaces are limited. Tickets to the cupping are $25.

Tickets to both events are available here.