This pack provides the perfect introduction to Merlo, where you can discover some of our favourite coffees with our OG sample pack, featuring four of our eight blends, designed to help you uncover your favourite bean.
Discover Your Perfect Cup with Our Coffee Bean Taster Pack (4 x 250g)
Looking to explore new flavours? The Merlo OG Coffee Bean Sample Pack is the perfect introduction to our most loved blends. This curated selection of sample coffee beans allows you to experience four distinct flavour profiles before committing to a full-size bag.
Crafted by our Q Grader, this premium coffee bean sample pack includes four 250g bags, giving you 1kg of expertly roasted 100% Arabica coffee. Expect indulgent notes of chocolate, nuts, fruit and honey in one beautifully balanced tasting journey.
With 1kg included, this pack qualifies for FREE SHIPPING Australia-wide. This product is available exclusively online and not in Merlo cafés.
What’s Inside the Pack
Espresso Blend | Big, Bold and Crowd Pleasing
Our signature house blend and most popular coffee.
A full-bodied, traditional Italian-style espresso featuring cocoa and dark chocolate flavours with hazelnut and malt undertones. Smooth when served black. Strong and rich when paired with milk.
This blend has earned a loyal following across Australia, from home brewers to wholesale customers, thanks to its consistency and satisfying depth.
Best for: Espresso machines and milk-based coffee lovers.
Arriba Arriba Blend | Clean, Light and Fruity
Our fruit-forward blend from Central and South America.
With refreshing notes of apricot, honey and cocoa, Arriba Arriba delivers a lively, clean cup with delicate blossom aromas. Enjoy it black to highlight its brightness, or with milk for a smooth and balanced finish.
Best for: Those who love vibrant, lighter-style coffee.
Zuri Blend | A Celebration of East Africa
Swahili for “beautiful”, Zuri showcases the vibrant character of East Africa, the ancestral home of coffee.
This medium-bodied blend combines Ethiopian, Kenyan, Zambian and Rwandan beans, offering layered flavours of dark honey, raspberry and orange zest. Balanced, aromatic and expressive.
Best for: Coffee drinkers who appreciate complex and fruit-driven profiles.
Brazil Single Origin Blend | Balanced and Easy to Drink
A smooth introduction to single origin coffee.
Brazil has led global coffee production for over 150 years, and this approachable single origin reflects that heritage. Balanced and pleasant, it is perfect for those beginning their specialty coffee journey.
Best for: Those curious about single origin coffee or seeking a dependable daily cup.
Why Choose This Coffee Bean Sample Pack?
If you are unsure which blend suits your taste, this coffee bean taster pack gives you variety without compromise.
Instead of guessing, you can:
Compare flavour profiles side by side
Discover your preferred roast style
Experiment with different brew methods
Enjoy premium coffee with free delivery
Whether you are new to specialty coffee or refining your palate, this coffee bean sample pack makes choosing your next favourite blend simple and enjoyable.
Key Features
4 x 250g bags, 1kg total
Includes Espresso, Arriba Arriba, Zuri and Brazil Single Origin
100% Arabica coffee beans
Expertly curated by our Q Grader
Ideal sample coffee beans for home tasting
Free shipping Australia-wide
Online exclusive
Explore the range. Refine your taste. Find the blend you will keep coming back for.
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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