Espresso Coffee Capsules
Espresso Coffee Capsules
Espresso Coffee Capsules
Espresso Coffee Capsules

Espresso Blend Capsules Subscription

$10.95
$10.95

Capsule Perks

  • ✓ Nespresso Compatible: Fits most home pod machines
  • ✓ Recyclable Aluminium: Premium pods for better freshness
  • ✓ Free Shipping: Available on 60 pack cartons
  • ✓ Café Quality: Our #1 signature blend in pod form

Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser.

Our most popular signature blend is now available in a convenient capsule format. This traditional Italian style roast is the heartbeat of Merlo Coffee and delivers a reliable café quality experience from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Tasting Notes Cocoa, Hazelnut & Malt Intensity Level 10/12

30+ YEARS OF ROASTING DAILY

Freshly roasted and delivered Australia-wide.

Subscriber Reviews: The 6th Order Surprise Gift

"What a great surprise. Thank you, for sending us a gift bag of Zuri it made delicious smooth espressos every time."

— Anni

"It was lovely to receive a gift. I ground the beans and used them in my stove top machine to take away with me and they were lovely! Thank you!"

— Jenny

"It's always a wonderful surprise when there is more in the box than my order. Thank you so much Merlo for showing how much you love your customers with these surprise gifts. And of course the coffee is the best in the country - probably even the world!!"

— Dianne

"I am so grateful for such a lovely present and of such value. I feel it was not a token thanks but a real thank-you and I feel like a valued customer. It is very much appreciated."

— Ruth

"We love having our Merlo coffee delivered to our door, and always look forward to the extra gifts that you give from time to time."

— Charmaine

Unsure? See our grind guide below.

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ABOUT THIS COFFEE  
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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Espresso Capsules | Merlo Coffee

Espresso Capsules - Our Most Popular Blend, Now in a Pod

Our best-selling Espresso blend is now available in Nespresso compatible capsules. Same beans, same roast, same flavour, just a lot more convenient. If you already love our Espresso blend, this is exactly what you'd expect from it.

No shortcuts on flavour

Getting a capsule to taste as good as freshly ground beans takes a lot of work. Our roasting team fine-tuned the grind size, water ratios, and extraction times specifically for our capsule technology, then used multi-stage precision grinding and an oxygen-modified encapsulation process to lock the flavour in. The result is a capsule that pulls a proper shot with a good crema.

In the cup you get the same cocoa, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and malt notes as the bean version. Full-bodied and smooth when drunk black, rich and bold with milk. It's a reliable, no-fuss cup every time.

The Roaster's Profile

Flavour Cocoa, Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut
Aroma Dark Chocolate
Finish Malt
Acidity Fresh
Body Full

Recyclable aluminium, easy to dispose of

Our capsules are made from 100% recyclable aluminium. When you're done, pierce the foil, empty the grounds into your compost, and pop the empty capsule into your standard council recycling bin. Available in a 10-pack or 60-pack, with free shipping on the 60-pack Australia-wide.

Common Questions

1. Which machines are these compatible with?

These capsules are compatible with Nespresso Original Line machines. They also work with the Wacaco Minipresso portable espresso maker, which is available through Merlo if you're after a travel-friendly option.

2. Does the capsule taste the same as the beans?

Yes, that was the goal. The roasting profile was specifically adjusted for capsule extraction so the flavour comes through the same way it does when you grind fresh beans. You still get a proper crema and the same chocolate and malt notes you'd expect from the Espresso blend.

GRIND GUIDE  
GRIND GUIDE
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PLUNGER (coarse grind: 6.2)
Plunger (or French Press) and other similar immersion brew devices, which involved the ground coffee having contact with the water for an extended time. A coarse grind is most effective.

AEROPRESS & FILTER (medium grind: 5.7)
This category includes a range of brew devices that use filters (paper or reusable). Devices include the AeroPress, & AeroPressGo, the Hario V60, Chemex & Fretta, the MoccaMaster and other cone-filtered methods where water is poured over ground coffee. A medium grind is recommended.

STOVETOP (medium/fine grind: 5.1)
Also known as Moka pot, a stovetop to produces a strong, concentrated coffee, and is best with medium/fine grind is best for this brew device.

HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE (fine grind: 4.7)
This category includes simple home espresso machines. For example:
  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino & Plus
  • Breville Compact Café & Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • Delonghi Dedica Range
  • Krups Coffee Makers.
  • Solis Barista Perfetta Plus.

    HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE (fine grind: 4.5)
    This slightly finer grind of 4.5 is available to help you optimise performance of your home coffee machine. It allows for flexibility, ensuring you find the ideal grind setting. The one machine that perfectly suits this grind is listed below.
  • Baby Gaggia

    SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE (finer grind: 4.2)
    Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:
  • Ascaso Baby & Barista T Machines
  • Boema
  • Faema Faemina
  • Gaggia Milano
  • Nuova Simonelli Musica & Oscar
  • Rancilio Silvia
  • Rocket Appartamento & Giotto
  • Wega W Mini.

    SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE (finer grind: 4.0)
    Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:
  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • ECM Giotto
  • Kitchen Aid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar

    In addition to the semi-pro machines listed above, there are other brewing devices where grind 4.0 works well:
  • Wacaco Nanopresso portable coffee maker
  • Handpresso portable coffee maker
  • Portaspresso portable coffee maker.

    REFILLABLE PODS (fine grind: 3.5)
    No matter the brand, or type of refillable capsules or pods you have, a fine grind works best.


    TURKISH (very fine grind: 2.0)
    Turkish coffee combines extra finely ground coffee with water, boiling it in a small pot. An extra-fine grind is essential because Turkish coffee is served unfiltered.


    Please note: while we try and grind to your specific settings, we cannot guarantee the grind setting will be exact for your set up.

    If you do require a more specific grind setting, it may be worth investing in a grinder, and you can view our range of preferred coffee grinders HERE.
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    SHIPPING  
    SHIPPING
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    SHIPPING RATES

    We offer free shipping Australia-wide for all online orders containing:
  • 1kg coffee beans - includes accumulative total eg. 4x250g coffee will qualify for free shipping.
  • for 60 pack capsules.

    For all other orders there is a standard flat shipping rate of $9.95 Australia-wide.

    ORDER DISPATCH & SHIPPING TIMES

  • All online orders are packed and dispatched from our Roastery in either Eagle Farm or Bowen Hills (Brisbane) QLD, Australia.
  • We offer a 2 business day dispatch turnaround for all orders. Note that during busy promotion periods this time may increase slightly.
  • Delivery times will vary based on delivery location.
  • PO Box delivery addresses may incur a slightly longer delivery time as some of our standard courier carriers do not deliver to PO Boxes.

    CLICK HERE to view our full Shipping Policy.