This month’s feature

Espresso Coffee:
Merchants Blend

Welcome to this month's featured espresso, the Merchants Blend. A medium to dark roast merging origin, evolution and timeless flavour. Made with ASLAN's traditional touch of Indonesian beans, the bright clarity of Ethiopian coffee, and a layer of depth from one of China’s emerging regions, Yunnan. Its structured, smooth and rich profile makes it an ideal companion with milk. 

Coffee Origin:
Indonesia, Ethiopia & China

Tasting Notes:
Notes of rich dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a subtle touch of stone fruit.

Suggested Recipe for Espresso:
Dose: 19g
Yield: 38g
Temp 94.2 degrees:
Time: 26-30 seconds
Ratio: 1:2

Filter Coffee:
Java Halu

Meet Java Halu, a washed single origin grown high up on Mount Halu in West Java, Indonesia. Producer Teh Rani, has built something unique here. A Q Grader and passionate advocate for sustainable processing, she uses an ancient honey process technique to minimise water usage without compromising quality. The result is a light roast that's as smooth as it is sweet.

Coffee Origins:
Indonesia

Tasting Notes:
Notes of green apple, honey, banana and caramel for a light profile.

Suggested Recipe for Filter:
Dose: 15g
Bloom: 2 x 45g for 30 seconds
Water: 225g
Temp: 93 degrees
Time: 2:00-2:30 minutes
Ratio: 1:15