Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

Creamy, Comforting, and Endlessly Smooth

Escape to the high hills of Lempira with our latest Bean of the Month. Honduras El Amate is a gentle, balanced cup defined by velvety peach notes and a sweet caramel finish. Named after the single ancient tree that guarded the empty hillside when the Ardon Melgar family arrived, this special release proves that incredible flavour can grow from the humblest beginnings.

It opens with bright aromas of cherry and fresh coffee pulp, leading into a juicy medley of stone fruits. A crisp red apple acidity provides a subtle lift, while the exceptionally creamy, round body carries the sweetness through to the soft, comforting finish. A beautifully balanced coffee that doesn’t shout for attention but rewards every sip.

The Taste Palette
Soft Peach Stone Fruit Creamy Caramel Red Apple

Finca El Amate: A Legacy Built from Scratch

Grown on the high slopes of Lempira by producer José Eduardo Ardon Melgar. When his family began farming this rich, volcanic hillside in 2008, it held just one 40-year-old Amate tree. Since then, they have built this 22-hectare estate into a model of meticulous quality.

High Altitude Washed Processing

Cultivated at 1,450 metres above sea level and hand-selected for optimal ripeness. This traditional washed lot highlights the pure regional character, showcasing exceptionally clean flavours, balanced acidity, and a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel.

Beautiful with or without Milk

This versatile micro-lot shines across all brewing methods. Peach and red apple notes emerge on pour-over for a clean, juicy cup, while rich stone fruit and caramel flavours cut through milk for a decadent flat white or latte.

Why You'll Love Our Bean of the Month

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Curated Single Origins – Every month, we select a rare, standout single origin for its distinct regional character and exceptional quality.
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The Roaster's Choice – Hand-selected by our master roasters in Brisbane for its unique flavour profile and premium specialty cupping score.
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Peak Freshness Guaranteed – Roasted fresh in Eagle Farm and shipped directly to your door, ensuring the fullest flavour and aroma in every cup.
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"Beautiful coffee. Mellow flavour using the stovetop espresso maker. Went and bought some more after we tried it."

– Libby (Verified Buyer)

$62.00
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Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

$62.00
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

$62.00
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ABOUT THIS COFFEE
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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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 stone fruits lifted by bright red apple acidity. With its velvety, creamy body and soft finish, it is a perfectly balanced cup that rewards exploration from the very first sip.

The Tasting Profile
Flavour
Peach & Stone Fruit
Aroma
Cherry & Coffee Pulp
Finish
Soft Caramel
Acidity
Red Apple
Body
Creamy & Round

A Legacy Cultivated Beneath the Amate Tree

High in the mountains of Lempira, in the small community of La Granadilla, sits Finca El Amate. When the family of producer José Eduardo Ardon Melgar began developing this land in 2008, it contained not a single coffee plant. Just one ancient Amate tree, already 40 years old, stood watch over the Volcanic hillside.

The family meticulously cleared the land, built the farm from scratch using their own resources, and named it after the sentinel tree that was there first. Today José oversees 19 hectares of active production. A sophisticated mix of varietals thrives in rich clay-loam soil at around 1,450 metres altitude. This environment creates a cool climate where cherries develop slowly, intensifying their natural flavour complexity.

Exceptional Specialty Quality

Achieving a specialty grade cupping score of 84.25/100, this washed micro-lot stood out on our cupping table for its absolute clarity. The traditional washed process maximizes the pure regional character, minimizing heavy fermentation and resulting in exceptionally clean flavours, lively acidity, and a smooth, elegant mouthfeel that rewards the careful nature of every sip.

Brewing Recommendations

Honduras El Amate is highly versatile. To experience the delicate flavour notes of this rare release, consider these extraction suggestions:

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Espresso with Milk: The creamy round body and soft caramel sweetness cut beautifully through textured milk, creating a balanced, comforting flat white or latte.
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Pour-Over & Filter: A steady, patient pour (such as V60 or Chemex) draws the delicate peach, stone fruit, and crisp red apple notes forward for a clean, juicy cup.
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Grind Fresh Daily: Grinding your beans immediately before extraction preserves the complex fruit aromatics and volatile oils, ensuring the fullest flavour.

Roasted Fresh Daily in Eagle Farm

This month's specialty release is roasted fresh daily in Brisbane and dispatched quickly to guarantee optimal cup quality across Australia.

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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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