03/11/2026
We like to support local, and help other businesses thrive. We have chosen to continue using the same coffee beans π« not just because it makes an amazing cup of joe, but we love a great start up story!
I've shared it with you below:
Coffee on the Porch in Camden, Maine.
Retired teacher, noted photographer, and master roaster, Dan Dishner, spent many evening and weekend hours experimenting with different origins of beans from around the world in pursuit of creating the perfect cup of coffee.
Dan tried various combinations of several origins and roasts levels until he came up with perfect combinations. Amen Again was among the first that commanded a hands thrown up in the air followed by a shout of βWHOA I DID IT!β
A unique fun fact about Coffee on the Porch is that it was never intended to be a business. It was always about enjoying delicious coffee and sharing it with family and friends. Dan & his wife Judy began inviting family and loved ones over on Friday mornings to delight in Danβs artistry.
One of these friends convinced Dan to start selling his creations, and slowly but surely the word got out: first to friends and acquaintances, then online and in a few local stores. Over the next few years the buzz spread and COTP gained a loyal following. Coffee on the Porch was born and is now in over 40 local stores, schooners, restaurants, and cafes and enjoyed by coffee lovers and connoisseurs across the country.
What is your favorite roast?
Light, medium dark?
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