Our Espresso Blend Coffee Concentrate delivers the flavour of freshly brewed espresso without the machine. Made using freshly roasted Merlo espresso beans, it’s brewed and concentrated for depth, balance and consistency, so every pour tastes exactly as intended. 

This is real coffee, just made more practical. One bottle. Multiple serves. Ready when you are. 

Introducing Merlo Coffee Concentrate  

Merlo Coffee Concentrate takes everything we value about our espresso beans, flavour, balance and quality, and makes it easier to enjoy anytime. 

• Made from freshly roasted Merlo espresso beans 
• Consistent café-quality flavour, every time 
• No machine, no grinding, no waste 
• Works hot, iced or mixed 
• Perfect for drinks, desserts and batch serving 

How to Use  
Merlo Coffee Concentrate is designed to be flexible. Pour it straight, mix it your way, or use it as a base for both classic and creative recipes. From iced coffees to dessert-style drinks, it’s a shortcut to café-quality results without compromising on flavour. 

Coffee Concentrate Recipe Ideas

Long Black

TOTAL TIME: 2 mins | SERVES: 1 

A bold, balanced classic that showcases the depth and richness of Merlo espresso beans. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• 45 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate 
• 150 mL hot water 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Pour hot water into a cup 
• Add 45 mL coffee concentrate 
• Serve immediately 

TIP: Adding the coffee concentrate after the hot water preserves balance and smoothness. 

Iced Latte

TOTAL TIME: 2 mins | SERVES: 1 

Smooth, refreshing and perfectly balanced. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• 45 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate 
• Ice cubes 
• 200 mL milk of choice 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Fill a glass with ice 
• Pour in milk 
• Add coffee concentrate 
• Stir gently and enjoy 

TIP: Oat or almond milk pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the espresso. 

Espresso Martini

TOTAL TIME: 5 mins | SERVES: 1 

A smooth, classic cocktail made simple.  

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• 45 mL vodka 
• 30 mL coffee liqueur 
• 30 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate  
• Ice cubes 
• Espresso Martini Cocktail Shaker

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice 
• Shake hard until chilled and frothy 
• Strain into a chilled martini glass 
• TIP: Garnish with coffee beans for a classic finish 

 

Bonus Recipe Ideas

Coffee Tonic

TOTAL TIME: 3 mins | SERVES: 1 

Bright, refreshing and lightly effervescent, a modern coffee favourite. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Ice cubes 
• 150 mL tonic water 
• 45 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate 
• Citrus peel to garnish 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Fill a glass with ice 
• Pour in tonic water 
• Gently add coffee concentrate over the top 
• Serve immediately 

Affogato

TOTAL TIME: 2 mins | SERVES: 1 

A simple Italian classic where great espresso makes all the difference. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Vanilla ice cream 
• 45 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Place ice cream in a bowl or glass 
• Pour coffee concentrate over the top 
• Serve immediately 

TIP: Finish with shaved dark chocolate or crushed biscotti. 

5 Minute Tiramisu

TOTAL TIME: 5 mins | SERVES: 1 

All the flavour of a classic tiramisu made simple with coffee concentrate. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• 40 mL Merlo Coffee Concentrate 
• 60 mL thickened cream 
• 40 mL mascarpone 
• 1 tbsp sugar 
• 4 sponge biscuits 
• Cocoa powder for dusting 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

• Whip mascarpone, cream and icing sugar until smooth. 
• Dip sponge fingers briefly into coffee concentrate 
• Layer sponge and mascarpone mixture in a glass 
• Dust with cocoa powder 
• Chill for 5-10 mins or serve immediately 

TIP: Add shaved dark chocolate or a splash of vanilla to the mascarpone.