It's pure coffee flavour, without the buzz. Forget everything you know about decaf coffee and experience this full flavour, Rainforest Alliance (RFA) Certified sustainably cultivated coffee straight from Mexico.
Distinguished by delicate lemon and lime citrus notes, a honey sweetness and a light floral fragrance, this decaf coffee bean blend is an irresistible match for milk and black coffee.
Decaffeinated using the chemical-free water method, the natural caffeine-extraction process ensures the coffee retains its full flavour profile without any chemical aftertaste.
Sustainably sourced: Our commitment to organic decaf coffee beans
The Decaf Blend is Organic and Rainforest Alliance Certified, meaning no chemicals are used when washing the beans to extract the caffeine.
We source 100% arabica coffee beans from Mexico, where the Catimor varietal grows at a medium altitude of 900-1200 meters.
Decaf has improved so much in the past decades as coffee farmers have focused on the quality of the coffee plants and refining the caffeine extraction process. You’ll notice the difference with our superior coffee beans Decaf Blend – a delicious coffee without the caffeine. Once the decaf beans are delivered to our Brisbane warehouse, they undergo the same stringent roasting process that Merlo is famous for.
Decaf coffee: enjoy an afternoon and evening brew
As a fan of coffee, you’ll find that making the ideal cup of decaf is no different to any other type of coffee. Whether you prefer to buy decaf ground coffee or grind the decaffeinated coffee beans yourself, the process is straightforward.
At Merlo, we source only the best quality coffee beans; our decaf coffee beans are no exception. Every cup is full of flavour, and it’s tasty, served black or with milk. Decaf Blend coffee is ideal as an afternoon or brew. You can treat yourself to a coffee, without the caffeine.
Decaf coffee beans: Perfectly balanced sweet and fruity flavours
The Decaf Blend is medium-bodied with low acidity, making it a smooth and easy-to-drink coffee. The subtle flavours give it a soft finish that will leave you feeling satisfied and relaxed after every sip.
FLAVOUR | Sweet Citrus & Honey
AROMA | Delicate floral & Sweet
FINISH | Soft
ACIDITY | Mild
BODY | Medium
Forget what you think you know about decaf coffee and experience the full flavour of this sustainably cultivated Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee from Mexico.
With delicate citrus notes of lemon and lime, a tantalizing honey sweetness, and a light floral fragrance, this decaf coffee is perfect for pairing with milk or enjoying as a black coffee.
And another reason to try decaf coffee? It has many health benefits. You can read more about our decaffeinated coffee beans and their benefits in our blog: https://www.merlo.com.au/blogs/learn/how-is-coffee-decaffeinated
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that our chemical-free water method ensures this delicious coffee retains its full flavour profile without any unwanted chemical aftertaste. Indulge in the pure taste of coffee, without the caffeine buzz, with Merlo's best decaf coffee.
Can you satisfy your craving for coffee without caffeine? Absolutely!
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.