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Espresso Blend - Big, bold and a real crowd pleaser A full-bodied, traditional Italian style espresso coffee, this is by far our most popular blend. Rich cocoa, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and malt notes make this one of the best coffee beans for espresso lovers....
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Riviera Blend

Riviera Blend Coffee: smooth, sweet and hypnotic Italian for coastline, Riviera is where you momentarily escape and enjoy the caramel, pomegranate and dark chocolate flavours of this ever-popular blend. Lovely as a stovetop or drip coffee, the sweet aromatics and smooth finish deliver a...
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Riviera Blend

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Riviera Blend: Smooth, Sweet, and Hypnotic

Italian for coastline, Riviera is a momentary escape in every cup. This ever-popular blend balances the robustness of our signature Espresso with the delicate sweetness of premium Kenyan and Colombian beans to create a rich, caramel-infused experience.

In The Bag

  • The Blend: A sophisticated mix that adds the delicate nuances of Kenyan and Colombian beans to our robust Espresso base.
  • The Profile: Crafted from 100% Arabica coffee which is naturally sweeter and smoother than other varieties.
  • The Source: Sourced from high-altitude plantations where perfect growing conditions produce beans with exceptional depth.
  • The Versatility: An exceptionally forgiving and versatile blend that shines whether you use a stovetop, plunger, or filter.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Sweet aromatics with a hint of nutty richness.
  • Palate: A harmonious combination of caramel, pomegranate, and dark chocolate notes.
  • Finish: A silky smooth finish that leaves a delicious, lingering aftertaste.

Why You’ll Love It (Reviewer Favorites)

  • Momentary Escape: Designed to transport you to the coastline with every sip, offering a sweet getaway from the daily routine.
  • Balanced Intensity: Strikes the perfect balance between full-bodied robustness and delicate, fruity sweetness.
  • Consistent Quality: Each origin is roasted separately and then blended to ensure a premium, consistent flavour profile every time.

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Riviera Blend Coffee: smooth, sweet and hypnotic

Italian for coastline, Riviera is where you momentarily escape and enjoy the caramel, pomegranate and dark chocolate flavours of this ever-popular blend. Lovely as a stovetop or drip coffee, the sweet aromatics and smooth finish deliver a flavourful and hypnotic coffee experience.

Sourced from countries known for their premium quality coffee plants, Riviera balances the power of our Espresso blend with the delicate flavours of added Kenyan and Colombian. The result is a rich and caramel-sweet brew that leaves a delicious aftertaste.

Riviera offers a momentary escape, where you can savour the rich combination of caramel, pomegranate, and dark chocolate notes in every sip.

The impact of coffee origin on taste and quality

We created Riviera for those who loved our Espresso blend, with a touch of sweetness added. To create this beautiful blend, our team sourced the best coffee beans from high-altitude plantations in Kenya and Colombia.

We then add them to our popular Espresso blend. Ethically sourced, these beans are 100% Arabica coffee which tastes sweeter and smoother than other varieties.

Both Kenya and Colombia have the perfect conditions for growing coffee trees. The coffee farmers have perfected the growing and harvesting process, and now produce premium Kenyan coffee beans and Colombian coffee beans for distribution globally.

Kenyan coffee is known for its exceptional characteristics. The Kenyan Arabica coffee beans have a naturally sweet profile that delivers a full-body coffee with good depth.

Colombian coffee features Caturra beans that are sourced from various regions. These beans are known for their caramel notes, intense aromas and sweet flavours.

Brewing for the sweet aromatics and smooth finish

This coffee blend is ideal for home coffee drinkers as it is extremely versatile and tastes great using a range of brew methods.

When used in a plunger or French Press, Riviera coffee produces a silky smooth, rich and full-flavoured beverage.

It's just as suited to a filter or pourover method like the AeroPress Coffee Maker or V60. These allow you to control the strength and flavour of your brew and let you really taste the sweet aromatics.

If you want to produce a rich, authentic coffee Italian-style, you can't go past brewing with a stovetop.

Whichever way you brew, Riviera is an exceptionally versatile and forgiving blend.

Mastering the art of coffee roasting for specific flavour profiles

The secret to Merlo Coffee's rich, balanced flavour is in the roasting profile that our team follows. This ensures we deliver a premium, consistent Riviera coffee blend.

Our resident Q-Grader carefully chooses the variety of coffee beans and oversees the roasting process. The premium quality beans are always freshly roasted so we can provide our customers with the best coffee product from their favourite coffee brands. And we know it tastes best when it's fresh.

The Colombian and Kenyan coffee beans are roasted separately first, then added to the other beans to give the Riviera more caramel flavours.

Featuring big chocolate flavours with a caramel finish, Riviera strikes a perfect balance for full-bodied flavour.

FLAVOUR
| Nutty & Sweet

AROMA | Sweet

FINISH | Lingering

ACIDITY | Mild

BODY | Medium

Carefully sourced from countries renowned for their exceptional coffee plants, Riviera strikes a perfect balance between the robustness of our Espresso blend and the delicate nuances of Kenyan and Colombian beans. The outcome is a luscious and caramel-infused brew that lingers on the palate, leaving behind a truly satisfying aftertaste.

Allow Riviera to transport you momentarily to a world where you can relish each sip, immersing yourself in the harmonious combination of caramel, pomegranate, and dark chocolate notes that make this coffee truly exceptional.

Whether brewed as a stovetop or drip coffee, the sweet aromatics and smooth finish create a hypnotic and unforgettable coffee experience. Immerse yourself in the hypnotic allure of Riviera.

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.
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    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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  • 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.

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    Naryse H.
    Riviera Blend coffee beans

    My hubby and granddaughter love the flavour

    Thank you for leaving a review for our Riviera Blend coffee beans, Naryse. We're so happy to hear that your hubby and granddaughter love the flavour! We hope you continue to enjoy our coffee. Thanks, Team Merlo ☕

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    Phil W.
    Awesome coffee

    One of my favourite blends. And always fresh.

    Thank you so much for your review, Phil! We're thrilled to hear that our Riviera Blend is one of your favorites and that you always find it fresh. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy our coffee. Thanks, Team Merlo ☕

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    Lynne B.
    Delicious coffee beans

    We recently signed up for a regular delivery of our favourite, Riviera beans. As always the beans are excellent quality, delivery is swift and we get to enjoy many delicious coffees.
    It's a real treat seeing the Merlo box in our mailbox
    Thanks for your continued excellent service.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Lynne. We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our Riviera Blend coffee beans and that our delivery service has been reliable. It's always a pleasure to provide our customers with delicious coffee. Thank you for choosing Merlo! ☕

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    Graham
    New Variety

    Riverira is quite a different taste to the others we have tried over the years. WE are really enjoying the nutty taste.

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    Kate H.
    Riviera

    Great coffee, we use a french press- consistently good.

    We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying our Riviera blend Kate! Consistency is key and we are glad to have met your expectations. Thanks, Team Merlo

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