Coffee Hound Coffee Company

Travelers driving up the I-95 corridor from New Hampshire are greeted by a sign that reads, ‘Welcome to Maine: The Way Life Should Be.’ From its rugged coastlines to the dense forests, Maine is home to the salt of the earth—anglers, lumberjacks, artisans and coffee roasters—whose craft is characterized by pure ingredients and attention to detail.

Coffee Hound Coffee Company embodies these qualities in its featured coffee lines, which have received scores of above 90 from industry graders. The veteran-founded and woman-owned enterprise honors Maine’s rich tradition of craftsmanship by creating a craft coffee experience.

“Our coffee is a testament to the ‘Maine Made’ label and the promise of delivering both quality and integrity,” says Jennifer Litteral, president.

The smell of coffee evokes positive memories for most people. Unlike consumer-grade offerings prioritizing cost over quality, Coffee Hound carefully sources and roasts Arabica coffee grown at the highest elevation in small batches to achieve optimal flavor profiles.

Each of its blends tells a story rooted in Maine’s heritage. The Area Code 207 dark roast, a creamy, bold blend, captures the spirit of the state in every sip. Its Bar Harbor Blend symbolizes the beginning of Coffee Hound’s journey over a decade ago when its first café opened on Main Street in Bar Harbor along the foothills of Acadia National Park. The medium roast has flavor notes reminiscent of a refreshing walk along the ocean shore.

Its Norumbega Italian Roast, named after the Viking territories featured on early maps of the state, is strong yet remarkably smooth. For those who prefer a lighter roast, Golden Road delivers a vibrant burst of caffeine, paying homage to the enduring strength of Mainers working in the timber industry.

These one-of-a-kind flavor profiles are crafted by Coffee Hound’s trained roasters, baristas and industry leaders who have over a decade of experience running its cafes and have cultivated an unparalleled understanding of a caffeine connoisseur’s cravings. The company sources and roasts various product lines and meticulously tests them in its shops to craft specialty coffees that resonate with a diverse consumer base. This dedication drives the production and sale of large quantities of coffee beans each week through its official website and local retail stores.

Client convenience is a priority at Coffee Hound Coffee Company. Customers can avoid waiting in line by placing an online order. Appreciating the availability of their favorite caffeine delights anytime, anywhere, a client remarks, “We have loved the products Coffee Hound has served in their shops for years and recently purchased their coffee online to make their nitro cold brew. We have been blown away by the taste and quality–identical to the shop, just without the lines.”

The Coffee Hound influence extends into the wholesale market, with its coffee served at numerous restaurants and cafes. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, it launched a line of ready-to-drink canned coffees sold in grocery stores. The company also produces large batches of cold brew coffee in partnership with Geaghan’s Brewery and sells them across the state in kegs. Coffee Hound is also the official licensed coffee of the University of Maine Black Bears, which includes a retail bag of specialty roasted coffee and a ready-to-drink can of nitro caramel and cream.

Their diverse product range also includes portable pour-overs, a nod to the vacationland’s outdoor lifestyle. These convenient kits allow caffeine lovers to enjoy premium coffee while on the trail, ensuring that a craft coffee experience is never out of reach, no matter how remote the adventure.

Coffee Hound is a one-stop shop for all things coffee, including private label branding. Beyond sourcing quality beans, it provides consulting services for cafes looking to launch or improve their operations. In addition to technician services and equipment sales, it also offers formal barista training programs and on-site café training led by an expert team of in-house baristas. Their passion is connecting people to a coffee experience that has spanned cultures and continents for over a thousand years. The journey that began with one cafe has now blossomed into licensed locations on the seaside of Bar Harbor and the western Maine ski mountains of Sunday River Ski Resort, as well as a coffee roastery located in the heart of Maine.

“I first learned the art of espresso while deployed with the 101st Airborne to the Sinai Peninsula working with the United Nations and I wanted to bring that love for coffee back to my home state of Maine,” says Chris Keegan, founder.

More than a product, Coffee Hound offers consumers a journey back to Maine, a state that embodies the best of what the U.S. has to offer and elevates their everyday cup of joe to an experience.