
Coffee By Design starts with South American beans chosen for their natural sweetness, roasts them light-medium, then adds a light blueberry flavor.
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- Origin
- South America
- Process
- Flavored
- Roast
- Light-medium
- Roaster
- Coffee By Design
One of our best blueberry coffees
Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry made The Best Blueberry Coffee from Small Roasters, our guide to coffees that taste like blueberries, from natural Ethiopians with nothing added to flavored roasts from small roasters.
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What the roaster tells us.
Product details checked 2026-10-30. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
South America
Flavored
Light-medium
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
- You brew pour-over or drip and like a lighter body.
Maybe skip it if…
- You want a dark, roasty, classic cup.
The details
- Bag size
- 16 oz bag
- Price
- $25.00
- Price per ounce
- $1.56 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 30, 2026. Prices change.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 96°C / 205°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press Our pick | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 96°C / 205°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
Meet Coffee By Design
Coffee By Design was founded in 1994 by Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear on Congress Street in Portland, Maine. The company roasts to order, buys specialty-grade coffee it can trace back to the farm or community, and is a certified B Corp. Roast Magazine named it Large Roaster of the Year in 2020. Along with single origins and blends, it makes flavored coffees on sweet South American beans, including its Maine Wild Blueberry.
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
Similar coffees from other roasters
| Coffee | Roast | Origin | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry This coffee | Light-medium | South America | Blueberry, sweet, cream |
| Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso | Medium-light | Brazil, Carmo de Minas, Colombia, Cauca | Cherry, cola, orange |
| Lardera Coffee Monobamba Washed | Medium-light | Monobamba, Peru | Tangerine, concord grape, black currant |
| Volcanica Coffee Dominican Red Honey | Medium-light | Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic | Strawberry, stone fruit, smooth, balanced |
Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry FAQ
What does Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry taste like?
Coffee By Design lists tasting notes of blueberry, sweet and cream. It's a light-medium roast.
Where does Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry come from?
It comes from South America.
How is Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry processed?
The roaster lists the process as flavored.
Is Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry good for espresso?
It can be pulled as espresso, but it's roasted light for filter brewing, so expect bright, tart shots. It shines most as pour-over or drip.
What's the best way to brew Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry?
A good starting point is french press: 30 g of coffee to 500 g of water, coarse grind, water at 96°C / 205°F, steeped for 4 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Coffee By Design Maine Wild Blueberry?
You can buy it from Coffee By Design. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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