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Tableland Coffee Brew Guide
Simple recipes, grind guidance and coffee recommendations for every way you like to brew.
Find your coffee
Choose a style below, then use the recipes further down as your starting point.
Best for milk coffee
Signature Blend gives the richest traditional result. Colombian Excelso is smoother and slightly brighter. Brazilian Santos is chocolatey, nutty and low in acidity.
Choose your method
Every grinder and machine behaves differently. Begin here, taste the result and make one small adjustment at a time.
A balanced starting recipe for espresso and milk-based coffee.
Best coffees: Signature Blend, Brazilian Santos, Colombian Supremo and Colombian Excelso.
Adjust: If the shot runs too quickly, grind finer. If it runs too slowly, grind coarser.
Full flavour with a lighter body than straight espresso.
Best coffees: Colombian Excelso, Colombian Supremo, Guatemalan Antigua and Signature Blend.
Method: Add hot water first, then pour the espresso over it to help preserve the crema.
A clean brew that highlights sweetness, brightness and delicate flavours.
Best coffees: Colombian Excelso, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Ethiopian Bona Zuria.
Method: Use water just off the boil. Wet the grounds first, wait about 30 seconds, then pour slowly and evenly.
Quick, forgiving and easy to adjust from clean to full-bodied.
Best coffees: Colombian Excelso, Guatemalan Antigua and Ethiopian Bona Zuria.
Method: Stir gently after adding water, steep, then press slowly for about 30 seconds.
A simple, full-bodied method with plenty of texture.
Best coffees: Brazilian Santos, Colombian Supremo and Guatemalan Antigua.
Method: Stir after adding water, steep for four minutes, press slowly and serve straight away.
A concentrated, rich cup that stands up beautifully to milk.
Best coffees: Signature Blend, Brazilian Santos and Colombian Supremo.
Method: Remove from the heat when the flow begins to pale and cool the base briefly to stop extraction.
Smooth, low-fuss coffee prepared ahead and served cold.
Best coffees: Brazilian Santos, Colombian Supremo and Signature Blend.
Method: Combine coffee and cold water, steep in the refrigerator, then strain thoroughly. Serve over ice, with or without milk.
Grind guide
Grind size controls how quickly water extracts flavour from the coffee.
Troubleshooting
Grind finer, extend the brew slightly or use a little more coffee.
Grind coarser, shorten the brew or use slightly cooler water.
Use a finer grind. For espresso, keep the dose level and adjust the grinder first.
Use a coarser grind. Make only a small adjustment, then taste again.
Recommended coffees
Freshly roasted in small batches in the Southern Tablelands, NSW.
Rich everyday coffee
Fresh coffee makes the difference
Choose whole bean or select your preferred grind when ordering.