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Il Mezzo Blend
Il Mezzo Blend

Il Mezzo Blend

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Half the caffeine, all the flavour!

Il Mezzo is our new low-caffeine blend, which is a perfectly balanced mix of our Espresso Blend and our Decaf.

Smooth, rich, and full-bodied, it delivers the same depth and crema you love from our signature Espresso Blend, with only half the caffeine.

Enjoy it any time of day - as your morning favourite or that extra afternoon cup without overdoing it.

Inspired by our Italian heritage, Il Mezzo means ‘the middle’, but there’s nothing halfway about the flavour of this beautiful blend.

Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg bags, online only.

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Il Mezzo Blend: Half the caffeine, all the flavour!

The Best of Both Worlds

Discover the perfect pairing for every coffee moment with our Espresso & Decaf Duo, a 50/50 combination of our Espresso Blend and our rich, full-flavoured Decaf Blend.

Whether you crave the bold energy of a morning espresso or the relaxing comfort of an evening brew, this duo has you covered — delivering the same premium quality and craftsmanship Merlo is known for, around the clock.

Espresso Blend: Big, Bold & a Real Crowd Pleaser

A traditional Italian-style espresso and our most popular blend, this full-bodied coffee is bursting with rich cocoa, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and malt notes. Smooth and satisfying black, or indulgent and creamy with milk — it’s a reliable favourite that delivers every time.

Crafted from 100% Arabica beans sourced from Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, and roasted fresh daily in Brisbane, our Espresso Blend offers a perfectly balanced cup that captures the heart of café-style coffee at home.

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

Decaf Blend – All Flavour, No Buzz

Enjoy the full coffee experience, minus the caffeine. Our Decaf Blend is Rainforest Alliance Certified and organically grown in Mexico, where the beans are decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Method. This natural, chemical-free process preserves the integrity of the bean.

With delicate notes of honey, lemon, and lime, a light floral aroma, and a soft, smooth finish, this decaf is crafted for versatility. Perfect for your afternoon flat white or a calming after-dinner cup.

Flavour: Honey, Lemon & Lime
Aroma: Delicate Floral & Sweet
Finish: Soft
Body: Medium

Why You’ll Love the Espresso & Decaf Duo

  • Freshly roasted daily in Brisbane
  • 100% Arabica beans from sustainable sources.
  • Chemical-free, Swiss Water decaffeination process.
  • Versatile brewing options - espresso, stovetop, plunger, or filter.
  • The perfect balance: energy when you need it, calm when you don’t.

Whether you’re an espresso purist or prefer a mellow late-night cup, this duo ensures you’ll always have the right roast for the moment.

The Espresso & Decaf Duo — crafted for coffee lovers who want it all.

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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 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.

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    VIRGINIA H.
    Merlo magic

    The I'l Mezzo blend is really great.
    Lovely smooth taste with less caffeine.
    Both my husband and I are really enjoying our morning coffee!!

    Thanks so much for the lovely review, Virginia! We’re so happy Mezzo is hitting the spot for you both, smooth, balanced, and a little gentler on the caffeine. That easy-drinking flavour is exactly what we hoped it would deliver for morning coffees. Enjoy your daily Merlo magic! Team Merlo

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    Cath S.
    1/2 and 1/2 Coffee

    Love this! Still tastes like our favourite Merlo coffee and now we get to enjoy a coffee after 12 noon without a worry about the jitters or adverse sleep. Thank you !

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    Nicole
    Low Caffinated coffee

    This is a very nice tasting coffee. I have switch from a decaf to this and love it.

    We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying the taste of our coffee, Nicole! Thank you for choosing our product and we hope you continue to enjoy it. Have a great day! Team Merlo.

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    Julie
    Love this coffee

    I have been doing half caf, half decaf for a while now and love that this does it for me. Delicious coffee as always

    We're thrilled to hear that you love this coffee! We always strive to provide delicious coffee for our customers, so it's great to know that you enjoy it as well. We appreciate your support and hope to keep providing delicious coffee. Thanks, Team Merlo.

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