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Brewing with Hario V60

Brewing with Hario V60
A brief history of the Hario V60 along with directions on how to brew with it.

The Magic of the Aeropress

The Magic of the Aeropress
In this post we go over what makes the Aeropress such a versatile brewing method, a brief history of the device, and two recipes.

Cold Brew Basics

Cold Brew Basics
So it's summer and many people are coming to our coffee trailer and asking the question, "What is cold brew?"  Now, cold brewing beverages isn't ne...

The search for Cuban coffee - part 2

Cuban cafe bombon - La Colada Gourmet
While in Miami we visited La Colada Gourmet and had a lovely chat with the gentleman roasting the coffee there. After talking shop for a while, we ...

The Search for Cuban Coffee - part 1

The Search for Cuban Coffee - part 1
While in Miami we went in search of Cuban coffee and got a true education.

Why do you roast with a smaller air roaster?

Why do you roast with a smaller air roaster?
One of the biggest questions we get asked when we're at a live event is why we chose an air roaster if it's smaller. It's a good question and there...

Jamaican Blue Mountain - The coffee that started it all.

Jamaican Blue Mountain - The coffee that started it all.
We get asked often how we got started roasting coffee and normally we begin that story by talking about how my (Roger) brother sent us a Ziploc bag...

Going to the source

Going to the source
We're heading to Costa Rica to visit coffee plantations.

Whole Bean vs Pre-ground: What's the big deal?

Whole Bean vs Pre-ground: What's the big deal?
In this post, we discuss the advantages of grinding right before brewing.

Let's get to know one another.

Let's get to know one another.
Hi there, my name is Roger Buzby and my wife Sarah and I own and operate Mainely Coffee.  We're a small operation dedicated to hand-roasting specia...