Decaf Blend

THE PURITY BENCHMARK

Fresh Roasted Merlo Decaf vs Supermarket Solvent Decaf

Commercial decaf is widely stripped of flavour using harsh chemical solvents like methylene chloride, leaving stale beans that taste hollow. Here is how natural Mountain Water decaffeination preserves authentic coffee depth.

Decaffeination Method & Flavour PROCESS

Merlo Decaf Blend: 100% natural Mountain Water process extracts 99.9% of caffeine using pure mountain water, preserving golden honey sweetness, lemon-lime citrus, and body.

Supermarket: Chemical solvent baths wash away aromatic oils, resulting in a flat, metallic, and papery cup.

Strength in Milk & Espresso MOUTHFEEL

Merlo Decaf Blend: Full-bodied Catimor Arabica delivers rich crema and robust structure that holds up in flat whites without tasting watered-down.

Supermarket: Thin and watery, instantly dissolving into warm milk with zero coffee presence.

Roasting Freshness ROAST DATE

Merlo Decaf Blend: Roasted daily in Brisbane in small batches and dispatched at peak flavour development.

Supermarket: Stored on warehouse shelves for months, leaving dry and oxidised beans with heavy bitterness.

MASTER ROASTING

The Single-Origin Decaf Architecture

The Foundation • High-Altitude Mexico Catimor

Cultivated sustainably between 900 and 1200 metres, yielding dense bean structure, natural sweetness, and a smooth medium body.

The Mountain Water Process • Pure Chemical-Free Decaffeination

Uses pure water to gently remove caffeine while preserving active coffee solids, delicate citrus notes, and essential flavour oils.

The Soft Sweet Finish • Honey & Citrus Balance

Careful batch calibration develops light honey sweetness and refreshing lemon-lime aromatics with a clean, gentle aftertaste.

HOME EXTRACTION

Dialling In Your Brew

Espresso Machine

Extract at a 1:2 ratio in 26 to 28 seconds for rich crema and balanced strength that shines in afternoon flat whites.

Filter & Long Black

Highlights delicate floral fragrances, mild lemon-lime acidity, and clean honey sweetness with zero caffeine jitters.

French Press / Plunger

Coarse grind yields a smooth, soothing evening coffee with natural honey sweetness and a gentle, comforting mouthfeel.

THE ROASTERY PROMISE

Freshness from Our Roastery to Your Door

Roasted Fresh Daily

We roast small decaf batches five days a week so your beans arrive fresh with natural sweetness and aromatic oils intact.

Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch

Orders placed before midday Monday to Friday are packed fresh and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roastery.

Precision Machine Grinds

Select whole beans or have our team grind fresh to order for home espresso, plunger, stovetop, or drip filter.