Espresso Blend Subscription
Kenya Single Origin Coffee
Espresso Blend Subscription
Kenya Single Origin Coffee

Espresso Blend Subscription

$59.00
$59.00

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Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser.

A full-bodied, traditional Italian style espresso coffee, this is by far our most popular signature blend. Known affectionately as the "Blue Bag," this roast is the heartbeat of Merlo Coffee.

It delivers a rich, complex flavour with a thick, golden crema designed to cut through milk beautifully, the ideal choice for your daily latte or morning stovetop.

Tasting Notes Cocoa, Hazelnut & Malt Roast Level Medium-Dark

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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Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser

Our Espresso Blend is a traditional Italian style coffee that’s been our most popular roast for years. It’s full-bodied and reliable, which is why so many people across Australia keep it as their go-to daily coffee.

Why it's our #1 seller

We roast this blend daily in our Brisbane warehouse. It’s a medium-dark roast made from 100% Arabica beans that we source from all over the world. Every batch is cupped on arrival and put through Q-grading to make sure the quality stays exactly where it needs to be.

The secret is the mix of five origins: Colombian for a cocoa base, Papua New Guinea for sweetness, Brazilian for body, and a bit of Costa Rican and Nicaraguan coffee to round it out.

The Roaster's Profile

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

Brewing at home

If you have a home espresso machine, this is the best way to get that café quality in your own kitchen. It also works really well in a stovetop (Moka pot) or an AeroPress. It’s versatile, approachable and very hard to get wrong.

Common Questions

1. Delivery Frequency?

Most daily drinkers find 1kg every 2-4 weeks is perfect. Adjust anytime.

2. Other Brew Methods?

It’s a great all-rounder for stovetops, AeroPress and cold brew.

3. How to Store?

A cool, dark spot in an airtight container keeps it fresh. Keep it out of the sun.

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.