The Story of The Three Sisters
A superb coffee from Costa Rica’s Three Sisters Estate, named after the owner’s three beautiful daughters Yenixa, Jocelyn and Yerlin.
Descaling and Cleaning Your Espresso Machine for Optimal Performance
Regular descaling keeps your coffee machine performing at its best and your coffee tasting great. Clean domestic machines every 4–6 months. Follow proper cleaning steps...
Why Fresh Roasted Coffee is Best
Here at Merlo Coffee, we spend a lot of time talking about the freshness of our coffee – harvest times, shipping periods, roast dates. Every...
What is Cascara? | All About Coffee Cherry Tea
The cherries of the coffee tree can be brewed into tea, syrup and even used in cocktails.
Zuri | Creating the Coffee Blend
Our ‘beautiful’ new blend is here, but what did it take to make it a reality?
Trip to Origin | Colombian Coffee
Our Head of Operations, Simon, recently travelled to Colombia to meet with the growers and see for ourselves exactly what makes Colombia such a giant...
How to Make a Coffee Scrub at Home
Coffee isn’t just a morning boost — it’s great for your skin too. Rich in caffeine and antioxidants, coffee grounds gently exfoliate, improve circulation, and...
Cupping Panel Profile: Peter Scudamore-Smith
Peter (Master of Wine) tells us all about his mouth-watering experiences and offers his best coffee tasting tips…
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
Here’s how to put your coffee waste to work in the garden – as pest control, compost and as amazing worm food.
The Path to Becoming a Q Grader
What does it take to achieve the highest certification within the coffee industry – Q Grader? Just ask Merlo’s own Simon Brooks.
