Bean of the Month

Experience coffee like never before with Merlo’s Bean of the Month, featuring a unique, high‑quality coffee sourced from renowned regions around the world. Each month brings a new flavour journey to elevate your at‑home coffee experience, with limited‑release beans available only while stocks last.

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    Bean of the Month

    Honduras El Amate is a smooth, sweet micro-lot defined by lush peach, stone fruit, and a creamy caramel finish. Sourced from the volcanic Lempira region, this meticulous washed lot opens with inviting cherry aromatics and fresh coffee pulp, leading into a juicy medley of...
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Try Our Bean of the Month to Explore the World with Each Sip 

Merlo’s Bean of the Month is more than just coffee - it’s a curated journey through the world’s most renowned coffee‑growing regions. Each month, we showcase a unique, sustainably sourced single origin coffee, chosen to highlight the climate, soil, and cultivation techniques that shape its distinct flavour. From rich chocolate notes to bright fruity profiles, every cup opens the door to a new coffee experience.

Previous Bean of the Month Highlights

Brazil Passeio Monte Belo - April 2025

A smooth and chocolate‑forward coffee perfect for autumn and Easter. Grown in the hills of Brazil by the Vieira Ferreira family, who have been producing coffee for three generations, this classic Brazilian bean offers notes of milk chocolate, honey, brown sugar, and molasses

a decadent treat for the season. Read more: Passeio Monte Belo

El Salvador Rosa Apaneca - December 2024

A festive, fruit‑forward coffee from the border of El Boqueron National Park in El Salvador. This red bourbon coffee delivers a winey body with crisp citrus acidity, finishing with strawberry and tangerine notes. Ideal for holiday gatherings, served as either a rich hot brew or a refreshing cold drip. Read more: Rosa Apaneca 

Burundi Ngogomo - June 2024

A warming, complex coffee perfect for the Australian winter. From the Nile‑Congo watershed in Burundi, this bean offers aromas of malt and freshly baked bread, with a heavy caramel and molasses finish. Sweet and versatile, it shines across most brewing methods. Read more: Burundi Ngogomo

FAQs

We source beans from around the globe, working closely with growers to understand their coffee’s history and unique characteristics. Each month, we select a bean that best reflects the season, regional conditions, or upcoming celebrations, allowing you to enjoy a diverse range of flavours year‑round.

Flavour profiles vary with each origin. Previous months have featured notes of chocolate, caramel, citrus, and berry, among many others. Check the current Bean of the Month to see what flavour journey awaits.

Most of our featured beans are versatile and brew beautifully using pour‑over, French press, espresso, and other popular methods. For the best experience, follow the brewing recommendations for each month’s bean.