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Five summer iced coffee recipes
We've rounded up our five favourite summer iced coffee recipes that can easily be made at home.
Read moreHow Dean Merlo makes his morning coffee
It’s no surprise that Dean Merlo starts every day with a coffee. But instead of visiting one of his cafes, or using a home espresso machine, Dean’s secret is that he uses the stovetop to make his coffee every morning.
Read moreLet's talk about Decaf!
Did you know that we offer two unique Decaf coffees at Merlo? Decaffeinated or “Decaf” coffee is just regular coffee that has gone through a decaffeination process, and is as close as possible in taste and aroma to a regular brew. Whilst there...
Read moreSimon 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...
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Simon Says - The Flavour Wheel
Welcome to Episode 5 of Simon Says, where today we’re talking about the famous Flavour Wheel.
Read moreSimon 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!
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Simon Says - The best way to store coffee beans
Where you store your coffee beans at home can have a big impact on the quality of coffee you make.
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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.
Read moreCoffee 101
Wait – Australia grows coffee beans?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Australia Coffee Bean industry.
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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.
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