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.
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
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