Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee select your grind
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee Map Location in the World
Colombia Single Origin Varietal and Botanical and Altitude and Soil and Washed Process. Colombian farmer holding beans for Merlo
Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee select your grind
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee Map Location in the World
Colombia Single Origin Varietal and Botanical and Altitude and Soil and Washed Process. Colombian farmer holding beans for Merlo

Colombia Single Origin Coffee

Rich, balanced, and intensely sweet morning comfort.

Hand-picked from high-altitude family farms in Colombia's iconic growing regions, this single origin delivers a full-flavoured cup with remarkable depth. Roasted fresh daily, it combines rich dark chocolate with natural honey sweetness and a touch of bright cherry on the finish. It yields an exceptionally smooth, well-rounded brew with balanced acidity that tastes delicious black or through milk, no sugar needed.

TASTING NOTES
DARK CHOCOLATE Deep cocoa base providing a rich, satisfying body
NATURAL HONEY Smooth, nectar-like sweetness throughout the cup
BRIGHT CHERRY Subtle fruit note with a clean, lively finish
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
★★★★★

"Smooth, rich, perfect for a short or long black but also amazing with a silky milk. The best origin hands down!"

Amy Verified • Longtime Customer
★★★★★

"My favourite amongst the Merlo single origin beans and has been my go to bean for use in my home espresso machine for 5+ years... Love the chocolate and sweet flavours."

Michael Verified • Brews as Espresso
★★★★★

"I drink my coffee made with these beans every morning. Even now that I’ve moved interstate I still order them through the subscription so I can continue enjoying them."

Jo Verified • Subscription Subscriber
WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE THIS ORIGIN
HERITAGE
Colombian High Altitudes

Grown by family smallholders in nutrient-rich mountain soils ideal for Arabica coffee.

HARVEST
100% Hand-Picked Cherries

Selected cherry by cherry at peak ripeness to eliminate bitter, undeveloped beans.

VARIETAL
Pure Caturra Crops

Selected specifically for its rich dark chocolate base, bright acidity, and lasting body.

QUALITY
Roasted Fresh Daily

Roasted fresh to order in small batches for peak aroma and pristine flavour balance.

WHY THIS BEATS SUPERMARKET COFFEE
FRESHNESS
Roasted Fresh vs Warehouse Stale

Supermarket beans sit in storage for months. We roast fresh daily so the rich honey notes stay alive.

SELECTION
Selective Hand-Picking vs Strip Harvesting

Commercial machines strip ripe and unripe cherries together. Our farmers hand-pick only ripe cherries.

PURITY
100% Single Origin Caturra vs Multi-Region Fillers

Pure Colombian Arabica beans from small family farms with zero cheap commercial blend filler.

50M+ Cups Annually
30+ Years Master Roasting
$180.00
$180.00

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Colombia Single Origin Coffee

Colombia Single Origin Coffee

$180.00
Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Coffee
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee select your grind
Colombia Single Origin Merlo Coffee Map Location in the World
Colombia Single Origin Varietal and Botanical and Altitude and Soil and Washed Process. Colombian farmer holding beans for Merlo

Colombia Single Origin Coffee

$180.00
Select an option: 3kg Bag
Select a grind: Home Espresso (4.7)
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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The Difference You Can Taste

See how our fresh-roasted Colombia single origin compares to generic supermarket coffee.

FEATURE OUR COLOMBIA ORIGIN GENERIC COFFEE
Roasting Freshness Roasted fresh daily to order Sits on supermarket shelves for months
Harvest Selection 100% hand-picked ripe cherries Machine stripped with unripe green beans
Varietal Quality Pure Caturra Arabica beans Mixed multi-region commercial blends
Flavour & Balance Rich dark chocolate, honey & cherry Harsh bitterness requiring added sugar

Craft and Quality Breakdown

Smallholder Family Tradition

Source: High-altitude family farms across Colombia

Key Benefit: Hand-picked harvest ensures only fully matured cherries make it into your cup

Quality Result: Deep flavour complexity with natural honey sweetness and zero bitter bite

Selected Caturra Varietal

Crops: Pure Caturra Arabica harvest

Key Benefit: Natural Bourbon mutation grown in high volcanic soil for excellent sugar density

Quality Result: Full-bodied brew featuring dark chocolate undertones and bright cherry clarity

Dialling In Your Brew

This versatile single origin performs exceptionally across all extraction methods.

Coffee Plunger / Filter

Unlocks the sweet honey aroma and brings out delicate cherry fruit notes on a smooth finish.

Espresso Machine

Produces a thick crema with rich dark chocolate depth that cuts cleanly through milk.

Stovetop / Moka Pot

Enhances the medium body and creates a bold, full-flavoured cup with lasting caffeine punch.

Key Specifications & Origin Summary

  • 100% Arabica Caturra single origin beans sourced from Colombian mountain farms
  • 100% hand-picked at peak ripeness for clean sweetness and uniform quality
  • Roasted fresh daily to order in small batches for peak flavour and aroma
  • Family farm heritage grown across established smallholder mountain communities
  • Versatile extraction crafted to excel in plungers, espresso machines, and stovetops
  • Naturally sweet profile featuring dark chocolate, natural honey, and cherry notes
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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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