Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

Colombia Cauca

Wake up to a bright, balanced Colombian single origin. Grown in the high-altitude soil of Cauca, this micro-lot delivers a crisp, vibrant cup that anchors your morning espresso routine with crisp, clean flavour.

It leads with clean notes of juicy tropical fruit and fresh orange clarity, then settles effortlessly into a smooth, creamy milk chocolate base. Whether brewed black to showcase its sparkling citric acidity or poured with milk for a rich, rounded finish, every cup highlights the remarkable renewal of the Villa Aroma estate.

The Taste Palette
Tropical Fruit Milk Chocolate Bright Orange Malty Spice

Restored Land, Inaugural Harvest

Cleared and restored in 2020 by the Campo Figueroa family, the Villa Aroma estate was carefully replanted and nurtured under Colombian farming standards. This release represents their very first official harvest.

Versatile Espresso Extraction

Roasted to achieve complete profile harmony. The bright citrus notes shine cleanly on filter and pour-over, while the milk chocolate base easily cuts through milk for a sweet, comforting morning cup.

Pure Single Origin Character

Grown from 100% Castillo trees and processed using traditional washing methods, this release brings out the true soil and microclimate profile of the Cauca region in every brew.

Why You'll Love Our Bean of the Month

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The Element of Discovery – A favourite for coffee lovers who enjoy exploring a new, world-class single origin every 30 days.
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Guaranteed Freshness – Roasted fresh daily and shipped straight to your door, ensuring peak flavour and aroma in every bag.
What Customers Say About Monthly Releases
★★★★★ Past Release: Kenya Kiambu

"Now I can enjoy a cup of professional coffee at home instead of going to the coffee shop. Lovely aroma, one of the best coffees I've ever had."

– Johannes (Verified Buyer)
★★★★★ Past Release: Brazil Gerações

"Strong full flavoured coffee for the month. Great flavour with or without milk, very enjoyable and right up my alley!"

– Caitlin (Verified Buyer)
★★★★★ Past Release: Costa Rica La Pastora

"This coffee was absolutely beautiful as both a flat white and a short black."

– Ann (Verified Buyer)
★★★★★ Past Release: El Salvador Santa Ana

"Beautiful coffee. Mellow flavour using the stovetop espresso maker. Went and bought some more after we tried it."

– Libby (Verified Buyer)

$62.00
$62.00
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Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

$62.00
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

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ABOUT THIS COFFEE
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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The Story Behind Villa Aroma

What started as a chat between two University of Queensland engineering students quickly turned into a real-world mission. Cristian and Taaj bonded over great coffee in Brisbane and shared a dream of bringing beans directly from Cristian’s home region of Cauca to Australia.

When a neglected piece of land came up for sale near Cristian’s family home, they jumped at the chance. Four years ago, the hillsides of Villa Aroma were overgrown and abandoned following years of local conflict. Cristian’s father Arnoldo helped coordinate family and friends to secure the property, clear the land, and plant new coffee trees under the guidance of local farming experts.

After four years of hard work, careful land restoration, and regular audits by the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, Villa Aroma has produced its inaugural harvest. We are proud to partner with Cristian and Taaj to bring this debut micro-lot straight to your cup.

Origin and Cupping Specifications

Country Colombia
Region Cauca
Estate Villa Aroma
Producer GM Coffee
Varietal Castillo
Process Classic Washed

Cupping Profile

Flavours Tropical fruit, milk chocolate, orange
Aromas Coffee blossom, malt, cinnamon
Acidity Bright citrus
Body Medium
Aftertaste Orange
Cupping Score 85 / 100

The Roaster's Brew Guide

We sat down with Taaj and Cristian to get their personal brew recommendations. Taaj prefers his as a straight espresso, while Cristian goes for an iced long black to handle the Brisbane humidity.

This Colombian single origin performs brilliantly on home espresso machines. The natural citric acidity allows the bright fruit profile to shine in black coffee while easily cutting through milk for a sweet milk chocolate finish on flat whites.

Recommended Espresso Starting Recipe
Dose – 20g
Yield – 45g
Time – 26 seconds
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GRIND GUIDE
GRIND GUIDE
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Find Your Perfect Grind Setting

We precision-grind your beans to match your specific brewing equipment. Match your device below to choose the right setting at checkout.

Plunger & Immersion

Coarse Grind • 6.2

Best for French Press, plunger, and immersion devices where coffee grounds stay in contact with water for an extended brew time.

AeroPress, Pour-Over & Drip Filter

Medium Grind • 5.7

Ideal for paper or metal cone filter methods. Fits AeroPress, AeroPress Go, Hario V60, Chemex, Fretta, Moccamaster, and batch drip brewers.

Stovetop & Moka Pot

Medium-Fine Grind • 5.1

Designed for classic Moka pots to deliver a rich, concentrated extraction without clogging the filter basket.

Standard Home Espresso Machines

Fine Grind • 4.7

Calibrated for entry-level home espresso setups, including:

  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino and Bambino Plus
  • Breville Compact Café and Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • De'Longhi Dedica Range
  • Krups Coffee Makers
  • Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

Optimised Home Espresso

Fine Grind • 4.5

A slightly tighter fine setting for optimal pressure and performance on specific home units, such as:

  • Baby Gaggia

Semi-Pro Espresso Machines (Series 1)

Finer Grind • 4.2

Built for prosumer machines with commercial-style group heads or dual boilers, including:

  • Ascaso Baby and Barista T Series
  • Boema
  • Faema Faemina
  • Gaggia Milano
  • Nuova Simonelli Musica and Oscar
  • Rancilio Silvia
  • Rocket Appartamento and Giotto
  • Wega W Mini

Semi-Pro & High-Pressure Portable Espresso

Finer Grind • 4.0

Recommended for high-bar prosumer setups and specialized manual espresso makers, including:

  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • ECM Giotto
  • KitchenAid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar
  • Wacaco Nanopresso, Handpresso, and Portaspresso portables

Refillable Pods & Capsules

Fine Grind • 3.5

Specially calibrated for reusable stainless steel or silicone pods across all major capsule formats.

Turkish Coffee

Very Fine Grind • 2.0

An extra-fine powder grind essential for traditional unfiltered Cezve or Ibrik brewing.

Please note: While we grind as close as possible to your exact setup, home equipment variations mean flow rates can differ slightly.

Want complete control over your extractions? Explore our hand-selected range of home coffee grinders HERE.

SHIPPING
SHIPPING
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Shipping & Dispatch Information

Packed and dispatched fresh from our Brisbane roasteries directly to your door Australia-wide.

Shipping Rates

Free Shipping Available

We offer Free Shipping Australia-wide for online orders that include:

  • 1kg of coffee beans (includes cumulative totals, e.g., 4 x 250g bags qualifies)
  • 60-pack coffee capsules
For all other orders, a standard flat rate of $9.95 Australia-wide applies.

Order Dispatch & Shipping Times

2-Day Turnaround
  • All online orders are packed and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roasteries in Eagle Farm or Bowen Hills, QLD.
  • We maintain a 2 business day dispatch turnaround for all online orders. During major promotional periods, dispatch times may increase slightly.
  • Final delivery times vary depending on your location.
  • PO Box addresses may experience slightly longer delivery windows due to carrier restrictions.

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