To say that coffee is a big deal in Australia would be an understatement. We’re known for our love of good quality, specialty coffee around the world and our cafe culture is second to none. Luckily, there is also a plethora of expertly roasted coffee beans available online for delivery straight to your door, so you can enjoy the same quality coffee at home.
But which beans should you choose? There are so many different blends out there, with different flavour profiles and levels of body and acidity, it can be difficult to know which is right for you and your taste.
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We’re here to help. We’ve listed 6 of the very best specialty coffee beans that you can order online today. Take a look.
1. Elixir Coffee Espresso Blend – from $18
The Espresso Blend is a modernised version of the classic Italian espresso style. If you like your coffee rich and full-bodied, then this is the blend for you. A dark crema is accompanied by a specific level of acidity, delivering its sharpness in the form of a snap that dissolves into a rich chocolate like finish with lingering flavours of burnt toffee.
This specialty blend has won many awards, including: The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Milk Based) BRONZE, The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Super Automatic) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Latte) BRONZE.
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2. Elixir Coffee Fratelli Blend – from $18.75
This complex blend provides unique flavours of malt, caramel and honey. With a full-bodied syrupy mouthfeel, it is accompanied by a medium-high acidity level. Starting off with a molasses mouth feel, meeting halfway with honey malt characteristics and finishing off with a smooth caramelised sugar flavour proving this blend to have bold, complex but delicate flavours.
This blend was awarded: Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Latte) BRONZE.
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3. Elixir Coffee Narciso Blend – from $18
The Narciso Blend is a medium to full-bodied espresso which has the syrup-like consistency and sweetness of maple syrup, with a balanced blend of dark berry fruit acidity and delicate cinnamon spice.
Awards the blend has received: The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Milk Based) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Latte) BRONZE.
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4. Elixir Coffee Velluto Blend – from $18
If you’re looking for more of a medium bodied blend, then the Velluto is for you. ‘Velluto’ in Italian translates to ‘velvet’ and is used to describe a warm velvet-like blanket that covers your tongue when first sipping this coffee. Smooth and thick, the Velluto blend is a warming coffee with a pronounced hazelnut and cream flavour combination, featuring subtle white wine acidity and butter-like undertones.
Awards this blend has received: The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Milk Based) SILVER, The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Super Automatic) SILVER, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Espresso) BRONZE, Sydney Royal Fine Food Show 2019 (Latte) SILVER.
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5. Elixir Coffee Single Origin – from $25
The Elixir Single Origin beans come in Espresso Roast or Filter Roast, meaning you can select the best one for your preferences and system at home. The Espresso Roast has a full body and rich tasting notes of stone-fruit, berries and dark chocolate. While the Filter Roast is perfect for filter systems and has tasting notes of prune, jaffa, raisin, and cola.
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6. Elixir Coffee Organic Beans – from $19.50
This rich, full-bodied organic coffee bean has a complex cup with a winey acid. Blackcurrant, citrus and maple syrup flavours. A juicy body and long malt, toffee and dark chocolate finish.
Awards this bean has received: The Golden Bean Coffee Roaster Competition 2019 (Organic) SILVER.
there is also a plethora of expertly roasted coffee beans available online for delivery straight to your door, so you can enjoy the same quality coffee at home.
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Has all this coffee talk got you hankering for a caffeine hit? There are so many different types of coffee beans and blends, we hope this has helped you narrow down your selection. Remember, you can still enjoy delicious coffee at home, no matter what system you have, from a full-on espresso machine to a French press or an Aeropress.
Ready to enjoy specialty coffee at home? You can order online today and enjoy free shipping on orders over $50! Shop our online store here.