Steve joined the Merlo roasting team 2012. Over the years his passion for coffee roasting has grown exponentially, and he now works across all three Mero roasting sites, using both small and large roasting machines.
Starting in the Fortitude Valley Retail store and roastery, Steve then split his time between our Fortitude Valley Roaster and Bowen Hills Roaster.
Steve worked with the original 120kg Merlo roaster, affectionately known as 'Rosa'. Rosa the roaster was so much part of the Merlo family that in 2014 Steve was present for Rosa's very own christening!
Steve is now based at our Eagle Farm facility.
COFFEE OF CHOICE |
Piccolo on Riviera
Coffee Roaster
CHANTEL MORTON
Chantel has been in the Merlo family for the past five years.
She first worked in our George Steet retail store as 2IC. She then moved on to work as Store Manager for Fortitude Valley before moving into the roasting team.
For the past three years she has worked in both our Eagle Farm and Bowen Hills roasteries.
COFFEE OF CHOICE |
Long Black on Forza
Coffee Roaster
ABE McLEAN
Abe has been a valued member of the Merlo team since 2022. Starting in customer service, he quickly developed a passion for coffee and transitioned to the roasting team, honing his skills.
In 2023, he stepped into his current role in Roasting, where he now operates from our Eagle Farm roastery.
Abe is dedicated to servicing some of our largest wholesale customers, ensuring they receive the highest quality product. His enthusiasm for the craft continue to inspire his colleagues and elevate the Merlo brand.
COFFEE OF CHOICE |
Flat white on Organico.
OUR ROASTING FACILITY
In 2021, we constructed the new Merlo state-of-the-art roaster facility. The $3 million workhorse is located atour Eagle Farm warehouse, and is capable of more than just roasting.
It is an all-encompassing solution that creates many efficiencies at all stages of the roasting process, from the storage of green beans to the finished product.
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