October Bean of the Month: Tanzania Kilimanjaro AA
It’s that time of the month again - introducing our October Bean of the Month: Tanzania Kilimanjaro AA with an excellent cupping score of 85.25. From the Southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro our Bean of the Month features flavours of peach, apricot,...
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From the first brew to modern times, learn about the complete history of coffee.
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September Bean of the Month: Burundi Kibingo Honey
Our September Bean of the Month is Burundi Kibingo Honey with an outstanding cupping score of 86. Burundi Kibingo Honey offers flavours of apricot, plum and milk chocolate complemented by aromas of floral and coffee blossom. The clean, grapefruit acidity...
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August Bean of the Month: Colombia Nariño
Our August Bean of the Month is Colombia Nariño, and with an incredible cupping score of 87, you'll want to get in quick!Colombia Nariño is a delightful bean with flavours of nougat, dark chocolate and cola accompanied by aromas of brown sugar and...
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June Bean of the Month: Brazil Kaparao
With a cupping score of 84.5, June's Bean of the Month, Brazil Kaparao, is one you're going to want to try! Brazil Kaparao has a unique flavour mix of spicy clove, peppercorn and peanuts, with aromatics of cedar, honey and clove. It's a natural bean...
Read moreCOVID-19 Update: August 2021
As you may know, the Queensland Government has lifted the lockdown in Southeast Queensland as of Sunday 8 August at 4:00pm.Merlo Coffee will recommence dine in and takeaway services effective Monday 9 August 2021. Our UQ, QUT and George Street stores...
Read moreJuly Bean of the Month: Guatemala El Boqueron
Our July Bean of the Month is Guatemala El Boqueron.
Read moreAll you can drink batch brew coffee at Merlo!
Our Merlo locations are now offering offering bottomless batch brew for only $5.50.
Read more2021 Barista Championships
Zuri Blend was the coffee of choice for the 2021 Barista Championships held recently at our training facility in Fortitude Valley. Over two Tuesday nights in May, the championship heats were run with 28 competitors quelling their nerves to make...
Read moreIntroducing the Breville Bambino Plus and Smart Grinder Pro!
Want to take your at-home coffee brewing to the next level? Introducing the Breville Bambino Plus and Smart Grinder Pro - now available instore!* The Breville Bambino Plus is a small but mighty espresso machine delivering premium performance using a 54mm portafilter with 19...
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