UNBRANDED CUP DESIGN WINNER #1 - LUCAS AMARAL 🍀 Originating from Belo Horizonte in Brazil, Lucas arrived in Australia just six months ago and is already making his creative mark through his multidisciplinary studio Inventura. “The inspiration for the composition of these three coffee cups represents a journey on a sunny day through different characters, each with their own story to tell.” Follow Lucas and see his amazingly versatile range @inventurastudio Stay tuned for the release of the complete collection! This won’t be the last you’ll see or hear from our talented winners. Head to the link in our bio for more information about our winners!

MERLO BRANDED CUP DESIGN WINNER - ISABELLA MATHER-GLAUSER 💙 Isabella is a third-year student at Griffith University majoring in Advertising and Graphic Design, a gifted scholar who was honoured with the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence in 2022. Inspired by memories of her teenage summer holidays and the adrenaline rush from activities like ziplining, skateboarding and the waterpark, Isabella’s design intent was playfully minimalistic. Check out Isabella’s Behance profile at issym-g Stay tuned for the release of the complete collection! This won’t be the last you’ll see or hear from our talented winners. Head to the link in our bio for more information about our winners!

UNBRANDED CUP DESIGN WINNER #2 - CARLEY CORNELIESSEN ✨ Carley is a Brisbane based artist, who is obsessed with combining her love of flora & fauna with bright colours & patterns – oh so very bold! Carley took her inspiration from the beauty of Australian natives and combined those elements with patterns and colour to create collage-style artworks, which in her words “bring a moment of beauty and peace to the chaos of everyday life.” Follow Carly to see more of her captivating art @carley_cornelissen Stay tuned for the release of the complete collection! This won’t be the last you’ll see or hear from our talented winners. Head to the link in our bio for more information about our winners!

This Burundi bean is our highest scoring Bean of the Month in over a year: the Inyambo comes in at a whopping 88.25, which places it in the Excellent Specialty range. There’s a little of the floral in the fragrance – a hint of coffee blossom – but from there on in this coffee is giving sweet cherry pie. It starts with the aromatics of warm baked piecrust. This is soon overtaken by the flavours of peach, cranberry, cherry and chocolate. The body is light and silky, buoyed by a crisp red apple acidity, and the aftertaste is pure Cherry Ripe. Find instore or online today! 🧡

We’re smiling because the weekend is finally here! Treat yourself to a coffee.. or two… or twelve 💙 #merlo #merlocoffee #baristalife #brisbanecafe #brisbane #coffeeroasting #baristaproblems #coffeeaddict

Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? Guaranteed to elevate your morning routine, our complete specialty coffee range will deliver that silky, smooth pour you've been craving. I mean look at all that golden goodness 😍 🌟 📸 @ironandwhiskey #merlo #merlocoffee #brisbanecoffee #brisbanecafe #brisbane #coffeeaddict #brisbanecity #coffeelover #coffeeroasting #specialtycoffee

Tasmania is known for its beautiful landscapes, welcoming locals, and delicious food and wine and coffee here is no exception. Hidden in the hills you'll find @smoltkitchen, modern, casual dining in the heart of West Hobart. Serving up breakfast, lunch & dinner seven days a week, you can pair every meal with the perfect coffee; an essential to warm your insides for the cooler climate outside. This cozy hub has got you covered in every department. @smoltkitchen

Embracing the beauty of cooler mornings with the perfect brew, one sip at a time. 📸 @shaylin97

Winter mornings have never looked this good. The next time you're looking to escape the city hustle for some natural beauty, look no further. Nothing is better than a warm cup of Organico to start the day ahead. This well-balanced coffee travels beautifully, suitable for stovetops and campfires alike. BYO marshmallows 🔥 📸 @greenwoodsgonewild

This June you could pocket a Rocket Appartamento Espresso Machine package! We're also giving three lucky runner-up winners free coffee 'til Christmas. We've got you covered 🚀 🚀 💨 HOW TO ENTER: Simply purchase 1kg coffee beans online between 4-30 June 2023 and you'll automatically go into the draw! 🌠 The grand prize pack is a coffee lover's dream come true, featuring the exquisite Rocket Appartamento espresso machine as its centerpiece. This beautiful machine is a true work of art, delivering exceptional espresso with every brew. Accompanying the machine is a stainless steel milk jug, perfect for creating velvety microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. + A 12-month coffee subscription ensures a constant supply of premium, freshly roasted beans to indulge in the ultimate coffee experience. + To complete the pack, we have a Rocket tamp mat for a clean and convenient tamping surface and two Rocket ceramic mugs. This prize pack embodies luxury, craftsmanship, and the joy of savoring a perfect coffee at home. Head to the link in our bio to find out more details! Blast off and enter now!💨 💨 @rocketespressoau #merlo #merlocoffee #rocketespresso #rocketappartamento #win #comeptition #giveaway #coffeegiveaway #grandprize #brisbanecoffee #brisbanecafe #brisbane

Fresh, sweet, and exceptionally clean, our Bean of the Month Ethiopia Buliye is a riot of stonefruit flavour guaranteed to bring sunshine to your winter mornings. The perfect companion for the month of June. Ethiopia is the ancestral homeland of all coffee, and this one comes from the Guji region, courtesy of producer Abiyot Boru. Abiyot Boru grew up immersed in the coffee business as a second-generation farmer and trader, expanding his business through sustainable employment practices including the assistance of family members and friends. Starting from scratch with only a few drying beds and cherries from local smallholders, since 2014 Abiyot’s business has grown one bed at a time, expanding to a full processing and drying station. By processing his own coffee, Abiyot is able to control results and tweak flavours at every stage. After tasting this offering, we can’t wait to see what he does next. First impression is classic Ethiopian coffee: floral fragrance surges from the bag, and those elusive notes of jasmine and rose dance delicately with tropical fruit sweetness. Juicy apricot, nectarine and pomegranate flavours fill the senses and linger on after the crisp acidity has faded. This is a fruit-forward coffee for people who find cherry and berry notes a little too piquant for first thing in the morning. Think apricot danish, not blueberry bubblegum. Read more about this incredible story and hear our brew recommendations through the blog on our website. Until next time, Buna Tetu! (Drink coffee! In the Amharic language of Ethiopia)

This past month, we were fortunate enough to work with the Mater Foundation on the site of their latest Prize Home in Montville. The Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education, and research. Through the Mater Prize Home lottery program, each ticket purchased plays a vital role in keeping Mater at the forefront of research, education, and healthcare, both in Australia and across the world. Through your support, the foundation can deliver life-saving impacts to those most in need. This year, their life-changing prize package is valued at over $3 million! Entries close on the 20th of June, so show your support today!