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  • ✓ Nespresso Compatible: Fits most home pod machines
  • ✓ Recyclable Aluminium: Premium pods for better freshness
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  • ✓ Maximum Strength: Our boldest blend for an intense hit

Italian for strength and packs a powerful punch.

Forza is our strongest and boldest blend yet. Sourced and roasted for those who need a serious morning kick start it delivers an intense caffeine boost followed by a surprisingly smooth finish that will supercharge your day.

Tasting Notes Toffee, Dark Chocolate & Oak Intensity Level 12/12

30+ YEARS OF ROASTING DAILY

Freshly roasted and delivered Australia-wide.

Unsure? See our grind guide below.

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For those who like it bold and strong

The Forza Coffee Capsule is designed for coffee lovers who want an invigorating experience. It features a dash of premium robusta to ensure a rich and intense caffeine hit that stands out whether you drink it black or with milk.

Supercharge Your Morning

We have carefully selected beans from Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya and Papua New Guinea to create this complex profile. The intense flavours are specifically roasted to cut through the milkiness of lattes and cappuccinos ensuring the oak and toffee notes always shine through.

Our 100% recyclable aluminium capsules protect the coffee from oxygen and light to guarantee a fresh and aromatic brew every time. This premium format ensures you get the signature Forza strength with the ultimate convenience.

The Roaster's Profile

Flavour Toffee, Dark Chocolate & Oak
Aroma Earthy & Sweet
Finish Lingering Burnt Caramel
Acidity Clean and Crisp
Body Heavy and Robust

Café quality at home

These pods allow you to enjoy our strongest blend without leaving the house. The intense profile is perfect for an afternoon caffeine boost or a fast start to your day. The aluminium seal ensures that the rich aromatics of the Forza blend are ready to be released into your cup at any moment.

Common Questions

1. How strong is the Forza capsule?

It is our strongest capsule option. It is specifically designed for those who want a heavy and robust coffee experience.

2. Are these pods recyclable?

Yes. You can joined us in reducing waste by recycling your empty aluminium capsules in your standard council bin after emptying the coffee grinds.

3. Will they work in my Nespresso machine?

These capsules are designed to work seamlessly with home Nespresso compatible machines including portable devices like the Wacaco Minipresso.

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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    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.

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    Popular Products

    merlo coffee espresso blend

    Espresso Blend

    Espresso Blend - Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser A full-bodied, traditional Italian style espresso coffee, this is by far our most popular blend. Rich cocoa, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and malt notes make this one of the best coffee beans for espresso lovers....
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    Private Blend

    Our Private Blend - a classic that never goes out of style Private is Merlo's original blend, a classic that never goes out of style. Sweet and decadent flavour notes of caramel, milk chocolate and hazelnuts permeate through lattes and cappuccinos, whilst the clean,...
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    Forza Blend

    Forza Blend - for those who like it bold and strong Italian for strength, Forza is for early mornings, fast starts, and late nights. Blended with a sprinkle of Robusta beans to give you that extra caffeine kick when you need it most. Rich...
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    Riviera Blend Coffee: smooth, sweet and hypnotic Italian for coastline, Riviera is where you momentarily escape and enjoy the caramel, pomegranate and dark chocolate flavours of this ever-popular blend. Lovely as a stovetop or drip coffee, the sweet aromatics and smooth finish deliver a...
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    Organico Blend

    Organico Blend Coffee: Pure, unadulterated pleasure Experience the unadulterated pleasure of Organico, sourced and roasted with organic coffee beans. The silky flavours of brown sugar, almonds and milk chocolate are like a warm hug on a brisk morning. The rich, creamy texture is finished...
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    • Sample Pack
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    • Recus blend

    Popular Products

    merlo coffee espresso blend

    Espresso Blend

    Espresso Blend - Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser A full-bodied, traditional Italian style espresso coffee, this is by far our most popular blend. Rich cocoa, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and malt notes make this one of the best coffee beans for espresso lovers....
    From $17.50
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    Unit price
    / per 
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    Private Blend

    Our Private Blend - a classic that never goes out of style Private is Merlo's original blend, a classic that never goes out of style. Sweet and decadent flavour notes of caramel, milk chocolate and hazelnuts permeate through lattes and cappuccinos, whilst the clean,...
    From $18.50
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    Unit price
    / per 
    merlo coffee forza bag and tin

    Forza Blend

    Forza Blend - for those who like it bold and strong Italian for strength, Forza is for early mornings, fast starts, and late nights. Blended with a sprinkle of Robusta beans to give you that extra caffeine kick when you need it most. Rich...
    From $17.50
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    Unit price
    / per 
    merlo coffee riviera bag and tin

    Riviera Blend

    Riviera Blend Coffee: smooth, sweet and hypnotic Italian for coastline, Riviera is where you momentarily escape and enjoy the caramel, pomegranate and dark chocolate flavours of this ever-popular blend. Lovely as a stovetop or drip coffee, the sweet aromatics and smooth finish deliver a...
    From $18.50
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    Unit price
    / per 
    merlo coffee organico bag and tin

    Organico Blend

    Organico Blend Coffee: Pure, unadulterated pleasure Experience the unadulterated pleasure of Organico, sourced and roasted with organic coffee beans. The silky flavours of brown sugar, almonds and milk chocolate are like a warm hug on a brisk morning. The rich, creamy texture is finished...
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