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Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 1 November 2026

Australian cafes mostly use 100% Arabica coffee beans, or carefully crafted espresso blends that combine Arabica with a small touch of Robusta for extra crema and body.

### Popular Roasters and Brands Found in Cafes

- Independent & Specialty Roasters: Over 90% of Australian cafes are independently owned, and many source from local or national specialty roasters such as Campos, Allpress, Axil, ST. ALi, Toby's Estate, Veneziano, and Proud Mary. - Commercial & Traditional Brands: Larger or traditional venues often use established names like Vittoria, Grinders, or Lavazza (such as the [Lavazza Blue ]( or Crema e Aroma lines designed for hospitality). - Origin and Farm Sources: The green beans themselves are typically imported from major coffee-producing regions like Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and India, though a small amount of specialty coffee is also grown locally in regions like northern New South Wales and Queensland.

### Common Roast Styles in Cafes

- Medium to Medium-Dark Roasts: These dominate the Australian cafe scene because they balance natural sweetness, chocolate or caramel notes, and low bitterness, allowing the coffee to cut through textured milk for flat whites, cappuccinos, and lattes. - Single Origins: Many specialty cafes also rotate single-origin beans (often roasted lighter to highlight fruit, floral, or berry notes) for black coffees like short and long blacks or pour-overs.

You can browse a wide selection of commercial and specialty options via My Coffee Shop.Are you looking for beans for a home espresso machine, a plunger/filter, or a commercial setup, or trying to track down a specific cafe flavor profile?

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 1 November 2026

If you're using a home espresso machine, I'd recommend freshly roasted, medium to medium-dark whole coffee beans\. These generally produce the best balance of sweetness, crema and body, particularly for flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes.

I've researched Australian options for 2026, including specialty roasters and supermarket-friendly choices.

## Best coffee beans for espresso in Australia

!Campos Superior Coffee Beans 500g | Woolworths

1\. Campos Coffee

(Best all-rounder)

Australian specialty roaster

- Balanced, sweet espresso - Chocolate and caramel character - Great for flat whites and lattes - Around \$22 for the listed single-origin option

A good alternative is Campos Superior Blend. www.coffeecraftguide.comwww.experteasy.com.auwww.canstarblue.com.au

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!Orthodox | House Espresso Blend | ST. ALi

2\. ST. ALi Orthodox Espresso Blend

(Best specialty pick)

Melbourne specialty coffee

- Rich espresso character - Excellent for milk-based coffees - Premium specialty option

\$45 / 500g at ST. ALi.

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!Merlo Espresso Blend Whole Coffee Beans 1kg - Impact

3\. Merlo Espresso Blend

(Best café-style option)

- Rich cocoa and chocolate character - Full-bodied espresso - Great with milk

\$59 at Merlo Coffee.

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!Lavazza Super Crema Coffee Beans | My Coffee Shop

4\. Lavazza Super Crema

(Best Italian-style espresso)

- Smooth, creamy espresso - Good crema - Ideal for cappuccino and latte

\$54 at My Coffee Shop.

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!Grinders Crema Coffee Beans, 1kg | Woolworths

5\. Grinders Espresso Coffee Beans

(Best everyday value)

- Approachable espresso flavour - Good for automatic machines - Convenient everyday option

\$36.50 at Amazon AU.

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!Illy Coffee Bold Roast Intenso Beans 250gm - Coffee - Amatos Liquor Mart | Shop

6\. Illy Intenso

(Best bold Italian flavour)

- Stronger roasted flavour - Rich and intense - Suits traditional espresso

\$18 at My Coffee Shop.

Prices are listed Australian-dollar prices from retrieved retailers and may change. Consumer satisfaction research also rated Aldi Lazzio highly in 2026. www.coffeecraftguide.comwww.experteasy.com.auwww.canstarblue.com.au

## My buying advice

For a home espresso machine, I'd look for\:

| Feature | What to choose | |--------|--------| | Roast | Medium or medium-dark | | Bean type | Whole beans | | Flavour | Chocolate, caramel, hazelnut | | Freshness | Look for a printed roast date | | Pack size | 250g-1kg |

Try to use espresso beans after they've had a little time to rest following roasting, rather than immediately after roasting.

## Let me narrow it down to the perfect beans

One important question: What type of coffee do you normally drink?

1\. Your usual coffee

Flat white / latte

Cappuccino

Espresso / short black

Long black

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2\. Your espresso machine

Breville

DeLonghi

Sage

Sunbeam

Automatic bean-to-cup machine

Other

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3\. Your budget per kg

Under \$30

\$30-\$50

\$50-\$70

\$70+

[Find my best coffee beans]

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 1 November 2026

The best coffee beans in Australia depend on your brew method and taste, but these are strong picks:

- Best supermarket value: Lazzio beans from Aldi - ranked highest for overall customer satisfaction in Canstar Blue's 2026 survey. - Best widely available premium option: Campos - a strong all-rounder, especially for espresso and milk drinks. - Best for flat whites and lattes: Toby's Estate Woolloomooloo Espresso Blend - chocolate, butterscotch and dried-fruit notes designed to work with milk. - Best specialty-style filter coffee: Ethiopian single origin - typically floral, fruity and complex; ideal for pour-over or AeroPress. - Best chocolatey, low-acidity espresso: A Brazil- or Colombia-based medium roast, which usually gives nutty, caramel and chocolate flavours. - Best supermarket Italian-style beans: Lavazza, Grinders Crema or Vittoria Espresso; these suit traditional espresso, cappuccino and latte drinks.

For the freshest flavour, buy beans with a visible roast date and use them roughly 2-6 weeks after roasting. If choosing one safe recommendation, start with freshly roasted Campos or Lazzio medium-roast beans for espresso, and an Ethiopian light-to-medium roast for filter coffee.