Coastal Blend 2.0
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Coastal Blend 2.0
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This coffee’s roasted in our espresso style — but that doesn’t mean you need to brew it as espresso. You can make it however you like — espresso, filter, moka pot, AeroPress or whatever you enjoy. We roast it a touch darker than we would a filter roast to caramelise the sugars and bring out smooth chocolatey and nutty flavours that cut beautifully through milk.
When you add milk the natural sweetness, fat and proteins tend to soften acidity and highlight caramelised flavours. That’s why lighter filter roasts can sometimes taste a bit sharp or sour with milk — they’re simply not built for it. Espresso roasts being more developed balance this out. The deeper caramelisation creates toffee and cocoa notes that blend harmoniously with milk’s creaminess while a hint of gentle bitterness adds that satisfying ‘coffee punch’ in your flat white or cappuccino.
If you prefer your coffee black this roast will still give you a full-bodied rich cup with plenty of depth and sweetness. For a lighter fruitier experience you might enjoy exploring our filter range instead.
Origin and Sourcing
Varietal:
Mixed Variety
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uses a variety of different beans to make a unique flavour.
Processing Method:
Mixed Processing
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Uses a variety of processing methods to bring out a unique flavour.
Producer:
Various
Farm:
Various
Region / Area:
Various
Coffee Storage:
Climate Controlled
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This green coffee is stored at 23°C in a climate-controlled room, which is a step up from standard warehouse storage, as the ambient temperature does not fluctuate as much
Roast Details
Roast Style:
Espresso
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Filter roasts are lighter with a shorter development time, designed to highlight clarity, acidity, and fruit-driven complexity — perfect for black coffee and filter methods. These roasts can also be used for espresso, especially if you enjoy brighter, more vibrant shots. Try longer brew ratios or turbo shots to tame acidity and bring out sweetness. Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are developed further to encourage deeper caramelization and Maillard reactions, producing richer, chocolatey, and nutty flavours that shine in milk and offer a fuller-bodied espresso.
We don't usually roast omni (one roast for all brew methods) — in our experience, it tends to be a compromise that's average at both. But occasionally, for larger lots or versatile blends, we may do an omni roast to suit both black and milk drinkers.
Roast Level:
Medium
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This is a more accurate reflection of the actual roast level rather than internal & external colour readings and is based off roasting weight loss %. <11% is Nordic ultra-light; 11–13% is Light with balanced acidity and sweetness; 14–16% is Medium for rounded body and caramel; 16–20% is Dark for rich, chocolatey intensity; 20%+ is Starbucks/Italian for bold, smoky depth. Some would say the higher the %, the 'stronger' the coffee.
Roasting Weight Loss:
14.2%
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Coffee roasting weight loss refers to the significant reduction in the mass of green coffee beans during the roasting process, typically ranging from 9% to 25% depending on the roast level. This phenomenon primarily occurs due to the evaporation of moisture, which constitutes about 9–13% of the bean's initial weight.
Internal Agtron:
81
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This is a more accurate reflection of the actual roast colour than external as it's measured after grinding. Internal Agtron reveals how far into the bean the roast has penetrated. Our filter roasts often score over 100, preserving acidity, florals, and the unique vibrant characteristics of each origin and process. Please bear in mind that grind coarseness can affect the internal colour readings, so it is impossible to compare from roaster to roaster using this colour reading.
External Agtron:
60
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This refers to the surface colour of the whole roasted bean, but it's not always a reliable indicator of roast level. Some of our most vibrant and lightly roasted coffees, like our Ecuadorian Sidra, may appear medium-dark (Agtron 50–60) due to their surface colour, yet are in fact light roasts with minimal development time. Surface colour can be affected by the original green colour, bean type, density, and moisture — so don't judge a bean by its exterior.
Agtron Spread:
21
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The Agtron spread is the difference between the colour of whole beans and ground coffee, showing how deeply the coffee is developed. A spread of 0–10 usually indicates very dark, oily roasts typical of Italian-style, which we don't offer at our Roastery. Spreads between 11–20 and 21–30 represent the roast levels you'll find in our espresso coffees, balancing sweetness, acidity, and body. Spreads above 30 make up most of our filter coffee range, featuring very light, bright roasts that highlight fruity, floral, and complex flavours. Within this, spreads from 31–40 offer clarity and vibrancy, while spreads of 40–50 showcase ultra-light roasts with delicate acidity and nuanced character.
Roasted On Machine:
Roest P3000
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The ROEST P3000 is a compact powerhouse that redefines what’s possible in small-batch production roasting. With the ability to roast 1–3 kg batches in under 7 minutes and crank out over 25 kg per hour, it delivers serious output without demanding a full-time operator. Automation handles everything from preheating to cooldown, with between-batch protocols ensuring consistent conditions roast after roast. Its slim footprint and lightweight build make it perfect for roasteries where space is tight but precision and efficiency are non-negotiable.
What truly sets the P3000 apart is its unmatched control and data richness. It features more than 18 sensors—bean, exhaust, drum, humidity, pressure, and even a first-crack microphone—paired with PID-controlled airflow, drum speed, and temperature. A built-in bean camera offers live visual feedback, eliminating the need for a trier and paving the way for future AI enhancements. Whether you’re dialing in new coffees or replicating profiles at scale, the P3000 brings the lab-level accuracy of the ROEST sample roaster into full production—effortlessly and repeatably.
Taste Profile
Tasting Notes:
Milk Chocolate, caramel, excellent, well-balanced coffee, showing great body and all-round good character
Cupping Score:
80.0
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Our coffees are scored using the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) protocol by Q Grader–certified cuppers. A score of 80+ qualifies as specialty grade — clean, well-processed, and high quality. 80–84 coffees are more common and often used in blends. 85–87 are brighter, more complex, and better suited for high-quality filter brews. 88–90 are exceptional, and 90+ coffees are ultra-rare, often Cup of Excellence (COE) winners — the best in the world.
Suitable with Milk?
Yes
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Some of our light roasted filter coffees are bursting with bright, fruity acidity — think citrus, berries, or tropical notes. While these flavours shine on their own, they don't always play well with milk. The acidity can clash with milk's natural sweetness and creaminess, sometimes creating sour or chalky flavours.
Decaffeinated?
No
Import into Beanconqueror
Coastal Blend 2.0 - When is peak flavour?
Medium Roast - Roasted on Roest P3000
Our best-selling coffee! Coastal Blend is named after the region we are from, with many beautiful Coastal Beaches on the Central Coast such as Bouddi, Wamberal and Avoca.
Coastal Blend 2.0 keeps the same profile and is now made up of a Central American blend with no Robusta aftertaste/finish - 1.0 may make a return at some point but due to some supply issues 2.0 is it going forward for now.
Coastal blend 1.0 was a blend made up of Brazil Arabica, Uganda Arabica & Vietnam Robusta.
If you prefer a stronger-tasting coffee with more classic Italian bitterness, we recommend Coastal Blend Dark Side
Meraki Coffee Recipe
18g @ Grind level 7 (Gen1) or Grinder level 13 (Gen2)
4 Bar 6 second preinfusion time
40g output @ 92 degrees
Total time including preinfusion 25-28 seconds
Breville Smart Grinder Pro Guide
Make sure your inner pin is on the finer adjustment.
Around 10/11 for fresh beans, 6 if they are older using a 1:2 ratio
F.A.Q. - How does this compare to our other blends?
| Blend | Origins | Roast Style | Weight Loss | Strength Level | Why it tastes this way |
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| Coastal Blend | Blend of Central Americans | Medium | ~13.9% | ●●● Medium | Cuts through milk well |
| Coastal Darkside | Same as Coastal | Dark | ~16% | ●●●●● Strong | Darker roast than Coastal |
| Somersby Blend | Brazil 67% · Ethiopia 33% | Dark | ~16% | ●●●● Strong | Dark Arabica, smoother profile |
| Bouddi Blend | Colombia 67% · Ethiopia 33% | Medium | ~13.5% | ●● Medium | Lighter roast, higher clarity |
| Frederiks Blend | Brazil 50% · Ethiopia 50% | Medium | ~13.2% | ●● Medium | Lighter roast, higher clarity |
| Becs Blend | Brazil 67% · Colombia 33% | Dark | ~18% | ●●●●● Extra Strong |
Very Dark |
Roast strength vs roast darkness
A "strong" coffee doesn't always mean a darker roast.
When coffee is roasted darker, it tastes stronger because bitterness, smoke, and roast flavours become more dominant. That heavy, bold flavour is what most people describe as strength.
But as coffee is roasted darker, something else happens.
What happens as coffee gets darker
As roasting continues:
- Natural sugars caramelise, then burn
- Acidity drops
- Origin flavours fade
- Oils move to the surface of the bean
- The coffee becomes heavier, more bitter, and less nuanced
Very dark roasts can taste intense, but they often lose clarity and sweetness. The shiny, oily surface you see on dark beans is a sign that the roast has broken down the bean structure and pushed oils outward.
This is why darker coffee tastes bold and smoky, but not necessarily complex.
So what actually makes a coffee feel strong?
Flavour strength comes from:
- Roast depth
- Coffee species, Robusta tastes stronger than Arabica
- Brew ratio and extraction
Caffeine, on the other hand:
- Is higher in Robusta than Arabica
- Changes only slightly with roast level
- Is more affected by dose than darkness
In other words, a coffee can taste very strong while containing less caffeine, and a lighter coffee can still pack a serious caffeine hit.
How we think about roasting
We roast each blend to suit its purpose.
Some are pushed darker for body and boldness. Others are roasted lighter to preserve sweetness, clarity, and origin character. Strength on our bags refers to flavour/darkness intensity, not how much caffeine you will get.
If you want help choosing, our blend comparison table is the easiest place to start.
What this means for our blends
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Becs Blend
Tastes the strongest due to it being roasted the darkest. -
Coastal Darkside
Next strongest -
Somersby Blend
Tastes dark and bold, but is 100% Arabica, so caffeine is lower than Darkside despite a similar roast depth. -
Coastal Blend
Balanced strength and cuts through milk well. -
Frederiks Blend
Bright and lighter tasting, but still contains plenty of caffeine. It just doesn't taste as heavy, fantastic as black and ok with milk. -
Bouddi Blend
Bright and lighter tasting, but still contains plenty of caffeine. It just doesn't taste as heavy, fantastic as black and ok with milk.
Z
The Team is great. On time deliveries and I am trying different brews and happy so far with everything
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Zac
G
My wife and myself have been ordering Coastal blend from them every fortnight for sometime now and the quality from each roast has been exceptional. The service from the boys has also been exceptional extremely friendly and Great to have a chat!
It’s time to upgrade our coffee machine which I enquired about from the boys today can’t wait to get it. Would I recommend these guys? You bet 100%?
B
Nice blend just like the name suggests will match the average coasts barista coffees
S
This is hands down the best coffee I’ve ever purchased.
Even as a non Barista, self learned coffee maker, this one has brought so much joy into our morning routine.
Sleep in? What’s that! We honestly can’t wait to wake up, put on the coffee machine, steam the milk and watch the coffee pour into our favourite cups.
Are we going back to bed, cuddle up and sip on our lattes until it’s time to face the day? Oh Yes we do! And every single morning we keep saying how good this coffee is.
My partner claims it’s better than our favourite cafe.
(Full disclosure here, he might be biased because he loves me, but I agree, the coffee beans from central coast roasters are AMZING)
10/10 can recommend!
Thank you
A
Coastal Blend
H
As a cafe owner I’ve sampled a huge variety of coffee blends, single origins, and roast profiles. Coffee is subjective, but CCC has absolutely nailed it with this one. I can’t imagine anyone wouldn’t love its smooth, nutty chocolate profile. It’s perfect for breakfast or as an after dinner treat. As a milk-based espresso, my personal preference for this roast is a 50g yield out of a 20g basket in 32 seconds. A wonderful blend that’s earned a place in my regular rotation. Well done CCC.
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J
I can't believe how central coast coffee have packed so much quality into the coastal blend. Definitely worth getting a subscription, this is my go to bean!
J
I can't believe how central coast coffee have packed so much quality into the coastal blend. Definitely worth getting a subscription, this is my go to bean!
A
We buy on a constant regular basis, its simply the best.
We have a basic expresso machine which i make cappuccinos and my partner has almond lattes. Everyone i recommend the coffee to has the same opinion and gets hooked too
B
Receiving freshly roasted coffee beans is such a treat. All that flavour, and works well with oat milk! Those beans - the aroma - almost edible - in fact I used it to make some coffee granola. What a way to start the day...
D
Great service and excellent coffee. Always a pleasure to visit. Highly recommended!
P
Very nice fresh beans. Was able to book an upcoming roasting so the freshest roasting was available for a special gift. Ordering & pickup was very easy
E
Outstanding blend. The robusta mixed in gives it such a great flavour profile. Very consistent blend. Super easy to drink, nothing else compares in my opinion. Also very fast shipping and useful roast date picking. Definitely recommend!
J
Have been getting these beans on and off and mixing it with other, more expensive roaster's beans, but somehow I keep coming back to these and now they are a staple in my coffee bar.
S
Can’t beat freshly roasted coffee
M
The Coastal Blend is affordable yet as good as any of the specialty coffee roasts on the Central Coast. I highly recommend it.
L
Don’t be fooled by the title — this is seriously good coffee. You won’t find many beans that pour as consistently and easily as this batch from CCC — just buy it.
Every time I grind and extract, I get the same great flavour without having to fiddle too much, which is exactly what you want.
I’ve been a subscriber for ages now. It’s simple, reliable, and good value for money. Plus, I like that I’m supporting a Central Coast business (even if it’s only in a small way).
C
I have just started ordering coffee from central coast coffee. I love that you can select the roasting day. Beans arrived promptly and the coffee is delicious. Highly recommend!
R
Amazing coffee. My friends also love it.
A
Great blend, makes a delicious coffee. Very fresh
J
I love this blend, it’s so easy to drink with no bitterness. Smells divine.
K
A great coffee. Balanced and nice flavour. Works well for espresso
S
Love the Coastal blend. Beautiful well rounded flavours for my morning cappuccino.
I have been purchasing beans from Central Coast Coffee for the past year and the quality is exceptional!!
O
Great coffee - reasonable price.
M
Great quality coffee, amazing to be able to order freshly roasted beans and have them delivered
M
Loved this blend. A slightly lighter roast than I normally have but had lovely balance and chocolate notes.
I started drinking after a week, but found that the best taste for me was about a week and a half after roasting.
S
My new favourite coffee. Always freshly roasted. Smooth and tasty. Never going to buy supermarket coffee again!
Hey Stephanie,
That's awesome to hear! We're so glad you're loving the Coastal Blend and that it's become your new favorite. It's definitely a game-changer compared to supermarket coffee.
J
I found these guys by chance and omg their coffee is Amazing .
We have tried a few different roasts they are all great tasting coffee .
Only thing is I am starting to think by telling everyone I know how good the coffee is That they will be none left for me