The Bean Merchant Blog

Your guide to specialty coffee — from bean to cup

☕ How To Brew

Explore all our 'how to' guides, and brew your best brew.

Addition to the family.

We are super excited to announce that we have a new roaster that has come to join Bean Merchant. Sacred…

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Liftoff

It’s here! At last! The final touches are being put onto our website, the last discussions are going down with…

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Learn Everything About Specialty Coffee

Welcome to the Bean Merchant blog — your comprehensive resource for all things coffee. Whether you're just starting your coffee journey or you're a seasoned home barista, our articles cover everything from understanding coffee origins and roast profiles to mastering different brewing techniques.

In our Coffee Bean School, discover what makes New Zealand's best specialty coffee beans so special. Learn about single origins, blends, processing methods, and how to choose the perfect beans for your taste preferences.

Our How To Brew guides walk you through every popular brewing method step-by-step, so you can make café-quality coffee at home every time.