Arriba Arriba Blend
Arriba Arriba Blend
arriba arriba grind
Arriba Arriba Blend
Arriba Arriba Blend
arriba arriba grind

Arriba Arriba Blend

THE HIGH-ALTITUDE BREAKFAST ROAST

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.

ROAST & CUP BALANCE LIGHT ROAST
Intensity Level
2 / 5
Crema Body
Light
Cup Acidity
Bright
BREW PROFILE Perfect Breakfast Cup • Outstanding Black or with Milk
TASTING PROFILE
SWEET APRICOT & CITRUS High-elevation Costa Rican Catuai delivers a bright, refreshing stone fruit acidity
HONEY & FLORAL BLOSSOM Delicate honeysuckle sweetness and aromatic floral lift across the mid-palate
CREAMY MILK CHOCOLATE Smooth Colombian and Nicaraguan Caturra foundation yielding a soft, clean cocoa finish
WHAT REGULAR DRINKERS SAY
★★★★★

"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."

Howard Verified • Customer Since 1989
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$180.00
$180.00

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Arriba Arriba Blend

Arriba Arriba Blend

$180.00
Arriba Arriba Blend
Arriba Arriba Blend
arriba arriba grind

Arriba Arriba Blend

$180.00
Select a Size: 3kg Bag
Select a grind: Home Espresso (4.7)
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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THE TASTE BENCHMARK

Fresh Roasted Arriba Arriba vs Supermarket Light Roasts

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.

Fruit Acidity vs Sourness BALANCE

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.

Body & Clarity CLARITY

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.

Aromatic Freshness AROMA

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.

MASTER ROASTING

The 3-Origin High-Altitude Architecture

The Sweet Foundation • Colombia & Nicaragua Caturra

Cultivated at peak elevations to provide a mild, clean foundation, gentle milk chocolate flavours, and a soft finish.

The Vibrant Lift • Costa Rica Catuai

Meaning 'a very good' varietal, this high-mountain coffee contributes bright apricot acidity and refreshing citric sweetness.

The Honey Aromatic Balance • Costa Rica Caturra

Unites the blend with delicate floral blossom aromas and honeyed sweetness, creating an exceptionally balanced light roast.

HOME EXTRACTION

Dialling In Your Brew

Filter, V60 & AeroPress

Our top recommendation. Clean paper filtration showcases delicate apricot aromatics and honey floral sweetness.

French Press / Plunger

Coarse grind unlocks a gentle, mild cup that is rich in stone fruit flavour with a soft milk chocolate finish.

Espresso Machine

Yields a bright long black or a sweet, silky flat white with zero bitterness when extracted cleanly at 1:2.2.

THE ROASTERY PROMISE

Freshness from Our Roastery to Your Door

Roasted Fresh Daily

We roast small batches five days a week so delicate floral and fruit aromatics are sealed at peak freshness.

Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch

Orders placed before midday Monday to Friday are packed fresh and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roastery.

Precision Machine Grinds

Select whole beans or have our team grind fresh to order for home espresso, plunger, drip filter, or cold brew.

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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.

Need full logistics details? CLICK HERE to view our complete Shipping Policy.

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