Pure coffee flavour without the buzz, gently extracted using natural water decaffeination.
Forget everything you know about decaf. Sourced from high-altitude Mexican plantations and decaffeinated using the gentle Swiss Water method, this certified organic and Rainforest Alliance blend retains all the aromatic sweetness of regular coffee without harsh chemical solvents. Roasted fresh daily in Brisbane, it pairs delicate citrus notes of lemon and lime with golden honey sweetness and a soft, lingering cocoa finish.
"Still my favourite brew. It has been almost 20 years since my first cup and I haven't had one better yet. As I only drink decaf I find this blend remarkably well balanced."
Finding your everyday coffee is personal. If Decaf Blend 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 decaf is widely stripped of flavour using harsh chemical solvents like methylene chloride, leaving stale beans that taste hollow. Here is how natural Swiss Water decaffeination preserves authentic coffee depth.
Merlo Decaf Blend: 100% natural Swiss Water process extracts 99.9% of caffeine using pure water, preserving golden honey sweetness, lemon-lime citrus, and body.
Supermarket: Chemical solvent baths wash away aromatic oils, resulting in a flat, metallic, and papery cup.
Merlo Decaf Blend: Full-bodied Catimor Arabica delivers rich crema and robust structure that holds up in flat whites without tasting watered-down.
Supermarket: Thin and watery, instantly dissolving into warm milk with zero coffee presence.
Merlo Decaf Blend: Roasted daily in Brisbane in small batches and dispatched at peak flavour development.
Supermarket: Stored on warehouse shelves for months, leaving dry and oxidised beans with heavy bitterness.
Cultivated sustainably between 900 and 1200 metres, yielding dense bean structure, natural sweetness, and a smooth medium body.
Uses pure water to gently remove caffeine while preserving active coffee solids, delicate citrus notes, and essential flavour oils.
Careful batch calibration develops light honey sweetness and refreshing lemon-lime aromatics with a clean, gentle aftertaste.
Extract at a 1:2 ratio in 26 to 28 seconds for rich crema and balanced strength that shines in afternoon flat whites.
Highlights delicate floral fragrances, mild lemon-lime acidity, and clean honey sweetness with zero caffeine jitters.
Coarse grind yields a smooth, soothing evening coffee with natural honey sweetness and a gentle, comforting mouthfeel.
We roast small decaf batches five days a week so your beans arrive fresh with natural sweetness and aromatic oils intact.
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, stovetop, or drip filter.
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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