Clean, lively, and fruit-forward notes of sweet apricot, honey blossom, and milk chocolate.
Named for its high-altitude roots, Arriba Arriba is our vibrant, fruit-driven signature blend from Central and South America. Sourced from high elevations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Nicaragua, it pairs prized Caturra and Catuai varietals for a light-bodied, refreshing morning cup. Roasted fresh daily in Brisbane, it shines with sweet apricot nuances, honeyed floral aromas, and a soft cocoa finish that is exceptional black or with a splash of milk.
"My monthly home coffee since 1989. Started collecting my Arriba Arriba beans from James Street when I worked in the city back in 1989 and continue to this day with a monthly order."
Finding your everyday coffee is personal. If Arriba Arriba is not the exact roast depth or flavour profile you were hoping for, reach out to our team. We will happily swap your bag for another signature roast on us.
Commercial light roasts often taste sour, watery, or straw-like because low-grade beans lack natural sweetness. Here is why fresh high-altitude varietals make all the difference.
Merlo Arriba Arriba: Crisp, sweet apricot and citrus notes supported by floral honey and milk chocolate sweetness.
Supermarket: Harsh, sour acidity and grass-like undertones caused by under-developed, stale beans.
Merlo Arriba Arriba: Exceptionally clean and refreshing mouthfeel that drinks smoothly black or provides a silky, sweet breakfast latte.
Supermarket: Watery and papery, leaving a dry, unpleasant aftertaste.
Merlo Arriba Arriba: Roasted daily in Brisbane in small batches, locking in delicate floral blossom aromas before dispatch.
Supermarket: Sits in non-valved packaging for months on grocery shelves, losing its aromatic profile entirely.
Cultivated at peak elevations to provide a mild, clean foundation, gentle milk chocolate flavours, and a soft finish.
Meaning 'a very good' varietal, this high-mountain coffee contributes bright apricot acidity and refreshing citric sweetness.
Unites the blend with delicate floral blossom aromas and honeyed sweetness, creating an exceptionally balanced light roast.
Our top recommendation. Clean paper filtration showcases delicate apricot aromatics and honey floral sweetness.
Coarse grind unlocks a gentle, mild cup that is rich in stone fruit flavour with a soft milk chocolate finish.
Yields a bright long black or a sweet, silky flat white with zero bitterness when extracted cleanly at 1:2.2.
We roast small batches five days a week so delicate floral and fruit aromatics are sealed at peak freshness.
Orders placed before midday Monday to Friday are packed fresh and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roastery.
Select whole beans or have our team grind fresh to order for home espresso, plunger, drip filter, or cold brew.
We precision-grind your beans to match your specific brewing equipment. Match your device below to choose the right setting at checkout.
Best for French Press, plunger, and immersion devices where coffee grounds stay in contact with water for an extended brew time.
Ideal for paper or metal cone filter methods. Fits AeroPress, AeroPress Go, Hario V60, Chemex, Fretta, Moccamaster, and batch drip brewers.
Designed for classic Moka pots to deliver a rich, concentrated extraction without clogging the filter basket.
Calibrated for entry-level home espresso setups, including:
A slightly tighter fine setting for optimal pressure and performance on specific home units, such as:
Built for prosumer machines with commercial-style group heads or dual boilers, including:
Recommended for high-bar prosumer setups and specialized manual espresso makers, including:
Specially calibrated for reusable stainless steel or silicone pods across all major capsule formats.
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.
Packed and dispatched fresh from our Brisbane roasteries directly to your door Australia-wide.
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