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February 26, 2020

Simon Says - What's your coffee routine?

What type of coffee do you wake up with in the morning? Light or dark roast? Do you buy your coffee from a café or brew it at home? All coffee drinkers have their own ritual for that special first...

February 19, 2020

Simon Says

Simon Says - The Flavour Wheel

Welcome to Episode 5 of Simon Says, where today we’re talking about the famous Flavour Wheel.  

February 11, 2020

Simon Says - How to judge a great cup of coffee

Today on Simon Says Episode 4 we delve into the world of ‘cupping’, to find out what our qualified Q Grader, Simon looks for when scoring a cup of coffee!

February 4, 2020

Simon Says

Simon Says - Fridge, Freezer or Pantry?

Welcome to ‘Simon Says’ - Episode 3! Today we’re looking at exactly where you should store your freshly roasted coffee beans at home.   Did you know that where you store your coffee beans can have a huge impact on...

January 28, 2020

Roasting, Simon Says

Simon Says - It’s All About the Beans (Continued)

Welcome back to ‘Simon Says’ – Episode 2. Continuing with our theme from last week (coffee beans!), today Simon talks about the different flavour profiles of beans from around the world.

January 24, 2020

Coffee 101

Wait – Australia grows coffee beans?

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Australia Coffee Bean industry.

January 21, 2020

Simon Says

Simon Says - It’s All About the Beans!

Welcome to our latest Merlo Blog series, 'Simon Says'! Each week we will be releasing exclusive footage of our very own Q Grader and Head of Roasting, Simon Brooks, dishing out special industry insights to keep you caffeinated and educated.

December 16, 2019

DIY With Coffee

Merlo’s 4 Best Iced Coffee recipes

It’s hard to beat a classic iced latte, but we’ve got a few different ideas to try at home that […]

August 28, 2019

Coffee 101

Limited Edition – Whisky Barrel Aged Coffee

India may not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to whisky or coffee, but these richly traditioned drinks combine to create something truly unique to India in the Kelagur Heights Whisky Barrel Aged Coffee.

July 29, 2019

Coffee 101

Get to know the August BOM – Colombia Diofanor Black Honey

We fell in love with Diofanor’s coffee when we were lucky enough to visit his farm and taste the coffee onsite. This black honey edition is rich and sweet, with flavours of cherry, caramel and toffee.