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Private Blend

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The original Merlo blend. Smooth and nutty, with a velvety texture that balances beautifully with milk.

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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, sweet aftertaste and velvety texture are ideal for French press coffee.

Exclusive, indulgent and lusciously smooth, Private is a coffee that continuously rewards.

Well-balanced and full flavoured, it has a satisfying clean, sweet aftertaste that consistently delivers.

Private is sourced from three continents, so it's not only indulgent but a true delight for your senses. We showcase this signature coffee blend exclusively in our Bar Merlo cafes. It's reserved for lovers of exceptional Australian coffee brands who deserve the finer things in life.

Private could quickly become your favourite coffee.

The origins behind our Private blend

For our Private blend we've chosen various single origin coffee flavours that blend beautifully to tease the tastebuds with milk chocolate, caramel and hazelnut notes.

  • Costa Rica is known for its superior coffee beans. Its tropical climate makes it the perfect environment to grow coffee trees.
  • Colombia has the distinction of producing more coffee than any other country. We source some of the finest beans from plantations grown here on rich soil and at the highest altitudes.
  • Nicaragua's coffee production continues to grow in quality due to favourable microclimates. And the high altitudes ensure a rich variety of beans to choose from.
  • Papua New Guinea has a vast, mountainous landscape with varying altitudes for its many plantations. The result is a mixture of sweet, fruity and floral aromas and flavours.

The Private Blend has the best coffee beans Australia has harvested from some of the most abundant Arabica coffee growing countries. 

The perfect pour - sweet, decadent and indulgent

The velvety texture makes Private our best plunger coffee, as it has a great depth of flavour. The full bodied finely ground coffee is great for use in a pourover or home espresso machine.

The classic chocolate and hazelnut notes come through beautifully in lattes, flat whites and cappuccinos.

These locally roasted Australian coffee beans are the perfect accompaniment to chocolate cake, cinnamon scrolls or your favourite chocolate sweets.

We've mastered the art of coffee bean roasting, so you can easily indulge your love of brewed coffee at home, and our Private blend is versatile, and delicious for both black and milk-based coffees.

Uncovering the unique flavours and aromas of Private

We follow a strict roasting profile to ensure your coffee is always fresh. That's why we roast daily, so the Arabica coffee beans maintain a rich, balanced flavour specific to each blend.

Private blend coffee is a firm favourite, and our roasters work hard to make sure the flavour is always consistent. After all, our customers expect nothing less from us, especially when it's Merlo's signature coffee.

FLAVOUR | Chocolate & Hazelnut

AROMA | Nutty & Sweet

FINISH | Lingering

ACIDITY | Fresh

BODY | Full

Private is an enduring and classic coffee blend that stands the test of time. Crafted from the finest coffee beans sourced from Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Papua New Guinea, it offers a harmonious and indulgent flavour profile.

Whether savoured black or with milk, Private delights the palate with its clean and sweet aftertaste and luxuriously smooth texture.

This beloved blend is a preferred choice for discerning coffee enthusiasts who crave an exclusive and gratifying coffee experience.

 

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.

    CLICK HERE to view our full Shipping Policy.
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    Karen M.
    Morning Magic

    Moved to the bush 8 years ago. Love the lifestyle, but missed my city life coffee hit. Discovered Merlo and their Private Blend. Add my own home barista style expresso machine. Life got even more perfect. Consistent fantastic taste. Great morning start, afternoon kick on or evening refresh! Plus fast delivery.

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    Karen.
    Great coffee

    A brilliant full flavoured coffee always our go to

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    Marg A.
    Can taste the difference

    I've said previously that while I love your coffee, I haven't been able to distinguish between the couple of different ones I've purchased. However,this time I could taste the difference from our usual Expresso. Very nice, will get Private Blend again. Cheers. (But maybe I should buy an Australian product, if you have one.)

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    Peter S.

    Quick delivery

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    M. B.
    The best coffee in the world

    Can’t find anywhere better

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