Little Italy Award-Winning Espresso Blend
Regular price
$45.00
PRODUCT DETAILS
Little Italy is one of our original house espresso coffee blends roasted on the surf coast in Torquay and enjoyed by our customers for over 7 years and they love this coffee!
This premium coffee blend is a total crowd pleaser and a very good all rounder espresso coffee suited to milk based and black coffees.
The Little Italy Premium Espresso Coffee is Direct Trade
In 2021 we have formed a new direct trade relationship with Ismael Andrade and his son Romulo Andrade from Sao Silvestre Estate and now our Little Italy blend is roasted with 50% Brazil Sao Silvestre estate sourced directly in co operation with Ismael and Romulo.
We can proudly say that their premium coffee has made a significant further improvement to our Little Italy blend and added a richer aroma and deeper, longer lasting finish to the blend.
The Brazil from Sao Silvestre estate blends perfectly with Certified Organic natural process Ethiopian Coffee which adds more body and sweetness and a touch of dried stone fruits to the blend and to top it all off we also add a Certified Organic Honduras coffee to add some more depth to the blend.
This espresso coffee blend is roasted with traditional Italian espresso in mind with rich body and delicious flavour notes of dark cocoa, roasted hazelnuts and almonds with dark chocolate finish and salted caramel sweetness. This coffee is very easy to use for a home barista and the professional barista alike!
Recommended brew recipes
Commercial Espresso Brew Recipe
21gr espresso grind coffee
38 grams yield in the cup for a full double shot espresso.
Extraction time between 24 to 28 seconds
For some home machines you can try the following brew recipes:
18gr espresso grind coffee
32 grams of espresso yield in the cup
Extraction time between 22 to 26 seconds
Home Espresso Recipe 2
20 grams of espresso ground coffee
36 grams of espresso yield in cup
Extraction time between 22 to 26 seconds
For Plunger ( French Press)
18 grams of coarse ground coffee
250 grams of water, preferably around 93c to 96c
2021 Season Little Italy Blend contains:
60% Sao Silvestre Brazil - Directly Traded with Ismael Andrade via David from FTA Coffee
20% Ethiopia Sidamo Organic Oddo Shakiso, Oromia Region
20% Honduras La Avi Certified Organic
Please enjoy!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
If you want a coffee that tastes like "coffee" then this blend is it. It is an allround crowd pleaser and one of the easiest coffees to use at home
STRENGTH AND FLAVOUR
This blend is a 7/10 in strength and is an overall crowd pleaser. The current 2022 blend has the flavour of rich chocolate, toasted almonds and hazelnuts and caramel.
Kristy T.
Hands down the best bean I have ever had!
Meghan S.
I’ve tried other companies for coffee beans but they all tasted not right. But Micro, amazing coffee that I can do at home.
Julie D.
So easy having coffee delivered each month, love that I never run out
Daniel B.
Having just moved from Sydney, I was on the hunt for a new roaster. The Little Italy came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. Mikro were helpful over the phone helping me choose a blend that would be strong and bold enough when paired with milk. Shipping was also very fast. I highly recommend Mikro.
Garry W.
Great product, delicious flavour, excellent delivery time highly recommend
Tammy C.
I love the little Italy beans and I love the price
Patrick L.
Love the coffee & good quick delivery.
anne h.
Great tasting coffee delivered to my door!
Rob C.
great product
nice bold flavors
easy to drink and the whole family loves it
Simon C.
Mikro is the best. Great coffee, delivered on time and at a fair price. Love it!
Col P.
Brews great home made coffee, subscription makes life easier
Reece L.
Super fast delivery, excellent product. Would purchase again!
Natasha C.
Addicted. Love that these beans are consistently delicious, great crema and next level customer service from Mikro.. Delivery, awesome app and even an online coffee lesson in lockdown! Couldn't recommend more highly!
Daniel T.
Have been using Mikro Coffee for over a year now... best in town by far :)
Kristy F.
Best coffee best service
Rob S.
Great tasting coffee from these beans! Have been buying them for a while now and always keep going back
Tracie B.
Fabulous delicious coffee - we are fussy and we LOVE it. Super speedy delivery - we will definitely be ordering again :)
brennan d.
Great tasting beans!
Claire H.
Hey Team - I just have to say it's all your fault that I don't go out for coffee anymore... as I prefer to use your coffee to make myself a cuppa at home... I've even turned into that person at work who brings their own coffee in.... Yes I'm 'that' person...
Seriously though - thanks for producing a rippa product that just tastes like super yum coffee.. No fuss...
Hayley G.
Lovely rich flavour beans that we continue to reorder. Little Italy is our favourite. Ordering and delivery is a prompt and seamless process. Highly recommend!
Col P.
Great tasting coffee for my home brewing machine. Great to have subscription no need to worry about running out.
VIRGINIA L.
Beautiful smooth, rich and strong coffee. And my order was delivered within two hours of placing it. Amazing service. Will definitely be buying more.
Kathryn D.
I began ordering from Mikro Coffee Roasters during lockdown and it has been one of the silver linings from that difficult time. I order their Little Italy coffee, 2kg a month via auto delivery. We are a family of three coffee drinkers, who know what they like coffee-wise and we enjoy starting each day with Mikro Little Italy. The result in a strong latte is smooth and robust without being strong or bitter.
Flavours of roasted hazelnuts, peanuts, dark chocolate and brown sugar pair beautifully.
Zoe E.
We’ve been purchasing Mikro for years and love little Italy!
Holly O.
Our Fave
I have this on subscription so that probably says it all really! We LOVE it.
Jillian P.
Great Coffee
Great tasting coffee, doesn’t shatter in the grinder and super awesome home delivery is great. Thank you.
John R.
Great Coffee
As all the blends from Mikro this Italian blend is excellent.
Julie D.
Amazing coffee
Mel H.
Love Mikro coffee
We have a monthly subscription as we LOVE Mikro coffee. Excellent quality and nothing better than supporting a local business.
Simon C.
I love mikro!
Ordering system is easy to manage. Delivery is always on time, and no hassle to change if need be. And best of all, the coffee always tastes great!!
Charles I.
Pretty good
Honestly it was a present for my parents for Christmas but they enjoy so it's good
Jaysn C.
Very smooth and very delicious
Kerry M.
Great beans!
Adam M.
Great brew
Susan G.
Great coffee we will be staying with this one
Mark B.
Awesome
Best coffee I have had by far! Buying these beans since day one and cannot find another that even compares to it!
Brooke B.
Amazing fresh coffee in our home every day
We are loving our coffee made fresh at home since switching to Mikro Coffee Roasters. Our favourite is the Little Italy Espresso Blend. So full of flavour.
Guy C.
Great cawfee
Geoffrey T.
Great coffee every purchase
Love the consistent taste every time we purchase Little Italy!!
Fiona B.
Coffee is excellent. Would highly recommend this blend. Service was fantastic and deliver was amazing. I couldn’t believe how quickly it was delivered. Thanks Mikro Team
Frank N.
Quality coffee, good service
Good coffee, easy to order, reliable free delivery
Shannon S.
Amazing coffee!!
The coffee at Mikro is the best I’ve brought! I can not say enough good things about it. The service is amazing with next day delivery as well. Wouldn’t want to buy my coffee anywhere else!
Ed R.
Great coffee, great service, great price - literally the perfect shopping experience!
Peter T.
Love it!
Mel H.
We love the little Italy blend!! Coffee is so fresh...top quality.
Jackie C.
Best Espresso Coffee
OMG what can l say about this coffee is WOW
Definitely best coffee I have tried by far, so smooth and no acidic after taste. Even though us poor Victorian are in lockdown l look forward to getting up in the morning to have my Almond Latte :coffee:️
Best thing is we are supporting local business and :u1F1E6::u1F1FA: made
Highly recommend Mikro Coffee
Katie F.
Great coffee
excellent service and coffee
Katrina M.
Great Espresso
Ann B.
No more capsules
Great smooth coffee delivered promptly
Wally M.
It's good
Lauren B.
Best coffee
Fantastic service with a smile! I have ordered 5 kilos of Little Italy over the last few months and highly rate the coffee, the service and the simplicity of the delivery! Support local all the way!
Simon C.
Great coffee
I’ve tried lots of coffee roasters in the region and Mikro is the best! Quality, consistency and great value for money
Glen Z.
Must Try
Tried this coffee a few weeks ago and had to buy some for home. Can’t imagine not having a cup each morning! love love love!
Christa S.
There’s a lack of aroma. The taste of coffee wasn’t as desired.
John R.
Great service.
Great service and the best coffee.
Simone L.
Tasty!
Great black and strong enough to hold up with milk. Thanks guys!
Kerry P.
Delicious coffee
If you are after a complex, luxurious coffee, Little Italy is the one for you.
Julia C.
Little Italy beans = amazing!
Love the coffee! Love the customer service and speed of delivery! Will definately re-order!
Samantha D.
Very nice
Sue G.
Great coffee
We’re really enjoying your coffee. So glad to have found you!
Luke B.
Mikro + little Italy
We found dealing with the mikro guys really smooth and felt they went above and beyond (we ordered from the website). Also the beans are great! Very sweet almost no need for a sweetener in milk based coffees. Can’t wait to try the other blends.
Damian H.
First time buyer
Ordered some Little Italy to support small business and try a new blend. Have not been disappointed with the great flavour, aroma and crema using my Breville Barista. Great work and thank you Mikro
Ben H.
Super happy with quality and taste
I can use my single walled basket in the portafilter and still comfortably reach 8.5 bar of pressure which I could never achieve with my last beans from a different supplier. really nice and consistent fresh beans.
Mr. k.
Smooth and fast delivery
Great local coffee. Perfect for these lock down times.
Josephine D.
Deep rustic flavour with rich dark earthy tones
A rustic and robust blend with a reliable punch to get you ready for the day ahead. Featuring dark chocolate notes, and the ruby richness of montepulciano, chianti, and sangiovese vines. Reminiscent of the traditional Italian espresso from the village to your stove top.
Kathy E.
Delicious smooth blend
Excellent value, fast delivery. I bought whole beans and my espresso machine brought out their fragrance and a beautiful ground texture. Thanks, will purchase again.
Zoe E.
Tip top!
We’ve been buying the same coffee from Mikro for almost 2 years and continue to love it! The service Valeri provides is excellent and we enjoy our brew everyday!
Maddie I.
Beautiful coffee! Can’t fault
Anne K.
Every day magic!
A lovely flavour, easy to drink anytime of the day.
Anthony G.
Great coffee. Great service
M H.
Support local
How luxurious to have locally roasted coffee beans delivered directly to our door at this time. Delicous
Matt E.
We don't need coffee to wake up, we wake up for coffee
Tasty, easy to brew on our Breville Barista Express, great value. Thanks Mikro
Kerry M.
Great fresh flavour
Fantastic service providing, premium quality fresh beans. We love the Little Italy.
Mitchell J.
Love the taste , strong but not bitter . Ideal for getting the necessary caffeine dose to survive through those isolation hours
Vincent W.
Love it!
Daniel P.
Brilliant
The best coffee! Love it.
Bernadette J.
Coffee
Love your coffee
Jesse B.
Deliciously Good!
We love the Little Italy blend, we grind our beans at home and is delicious for our Lattes:) We have this delivered all the way to the outer east of Melbourne. We love it!
Mark B.
Still the best coffee to me!
Mira W.
Exceptional coffee with layers of flavours intense and smooth
Jo J.
Tasty flavour
Really enjoyable flavour and creamy crema. Lovely every time.
Anna C.
Great coffee
Love it
We are 1% for the planet. This means that we are committed to contributing 1% of our company turnover every year to local and Australian national causes to improve the environment and the quality of life of Australian people.
As of September 2022 we support the following not for profit organizations:
Surf Coast Energy Group Inc. (SCEG)
Mikro Coffee Roasters is proudly a Carbon-neutral company as of August 2022.
We have diligently calculated all carbon emissions directly and indirectly related to our activities as a coffee roasting company and taken steps to reduce our carbon footprint by reducing our waste and working with companies that have already taken the steps to completely offset their carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral companies.
To offset our greenhouse gas emissions that are inevitably created from operating a coffee roasting business we purchase Australian Accredited carbon units from accredited Australian Carbon Market broker to completely offset the remainder of our emissions that we are unable to remove from our business such as natural gas use to roast coffee, operations of motor vehicle and other small incidentals.
The Following Services & Companies We use That are already 100% Carbon-Neutral.
- FTA Coffee (importing our coffee from Ismael and other farmers)
- Australia Post (all our coffee is delivered Express via Auspost)
- Biopak (Takeaway compostable cups and lids)
- Reground (remove and reuse all our soft plastics and used coffee grinds and coffee chaff from roasting)
- Happy Happy Soy Boy (soy milk for our espresso bar)
Our net calculated annual greenhouse gas emissions from operating activities
Gas for roasting coffee 44.98t
Electricity 14.45t
Motor vehicle 5.02t
Non-recyclable/non compostable waste 4.48t
Water to brew coffee & wash dishes 0.27t
Paper 0.31t
Dairy & other milks used to brew coffee 16.62t
Business air travel economy class 1.5t
Events & promotions 6.23t
Total 92.44t Co2
Carbon Offsets Purchased in 2022
250t Moombidary Forest Regeneration Project vintage 2021-22
This project establishes permanent native forests through assisted regeneration from in-situ seed sources (including rootstock and lignotubers) on land that was cleared of vegetation and where regrowth was suppressed for at least 10 years prior to the project having commenced.
Kristy T.
Hands down the best bean I have ever had!
Meghan S.
I’ve tried other companies for coffee beans but they all tasted not right. But Micro, amazing coffee that I can do at home.
Julie D.
So easy having coffee delivered each month, love that I never run out
Daniel B.
Having just moved from Sydney, I was on the hunt for a new roaster. The Little Italy came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. Mikro were helpful over the phone helping me choose a blend that would be strong and bold enough when paired with milk. Shipping was also very fast. I highly recommend Mikro.
Garry W.
Great product, delicious flavour, excellent delivery time highly recommend
Tammy C.
I love the little Italy beans and I love the price
Patrick L.
Love the coffee & good quick delivery.
anne h.
Great tasting coffee delivered to my door!
Rob C.
great product
nice bold flavors
easy to drink and the whole family loves it
Simon C.
Mikro is the best. Great coffee, delivered on time and at a fair price. Love it!
Col P.
Brews great home made coffee, subscription makes life easier
Reece L.
Super fast delivery, excellent product. Would purchase again!
Natasha C.
Addicted. Love that these beans are consistently delicious, great crema and next level customer service from Mikro.. Delivery, awesome app and even an online coffee lesson in lockdown! Couldn't recommend more highly!
Daniel T.
Have been using Mikro Coffee for over a year now... best in town by far :)
Kristy F.
Best coffee best service
Rob S.
Great tasting coffee from these beans! Have been buying them for a while now and always keep going back
Tracie B.
Fabulous delicious coffee - we are fussy and we LOVE it. Super speedy delivery - we will definitely be ordering again :)
brennan d.
Great tasting beans!
Claire H.
Hey Team - I just have to say it's all your fault that I don't go out for coffee anymore... as I prefer to use your coffee to make myself a cuppa at home... I've even turned into that person at work who brings their own coffee in.... Yes I'm 'that' person...
Seriously though - thanks for producing a rippa product that just tastes like super yum coffee.. No fuss...
Hayley G.
Lovely rich flavour beans that we continue to reorder. Little Italy is our favourite. Ordering and delivery is a prompt and seamless process. Highly recommend!
Col P.
Great tasting coffee for my home brewing machine. Great to have subscription no need to worry about running out.
VIRGINIA L.
Beautiful smooth, rich and strong coffee. And my order was delivered within two hours of placing it. Amazing service. Will definitely be buying more.
Kathryn D.
I began ordering from Mikro Coffee Roasters during lockdown and it has been one of the silver linings from that difficult time. I order their Little Italy coffee, 2kg a month via auto delivery. We are a family of three coffee drinkers, who know what they like coffee-wise and we enjoy starting each day with Mikro Little Italy. The result in a strong latte is smooth and robust without being strong or bitter.
Flavours of roasted hazelnuts, peanuts, dark chocolate and brown sugar pair beautifully.
Zoe E.
We’ve been purchasing Mikro for years and love little Italy!
Holly O.
Our Fave
I have this on subscription so that probably says it all really! We LOVE it.
Jillian P.
Great Coffee
Great tasting coffee, doesn’t shatter in the grinder and super awesome home delivery is great. Thank you.
John R.
Great Coffee
As all the blends from Mikro this Italian blend is excellent.
Julie D.
Amazing coffee
Mel H.
Love Mikro coffee
We have a monthly subscription as we LOVE Mikro coffee. Excellent quality and nothing better than supporting a local business.
Simon C.
I love mikro!
Ordering system is easy to manage. Delivery is always on time, and no hassle to change if need be. And best of all, the coffee always tastes great!!
Charles I.
Pretty good
Honestly it was a present for my parents for Christmas but they enjoy so it's good
Jaysn C.
Very smooth and very delicious
Kerry M.
Great beans!
Adam M.
Great brew
Susan G.
Great coffee we will be staying with this one
Mark B.
Awesome
Best coffee I have had by far! Buying these beans since day one and cannot find another that even compares to it!
Brooke B.
Amazing fresh coffee in our home every day
We are loving our coffee made fresh at home since switching to Mikro Coffee Roasters. Our favourite is the Little Italy Espresso Blend. So full of flavour.
Guy C.
Great cawfee
Geoffrey T.
Great coffee every purchase
Love the consistent taste every time we purchase Little Italy!!
Fiona B.
Coffee is excellent. Would highly recommend this blend. Service was fantastic and deliver was amazing. I couldn’t believe how quickly it was delivered. Thanks Mikro Team
Frank N.
Quality coffee, good service
Good coffee, easy to order, reliable free delivery
Shannon S.
Amazing coffee!!
The coffee at Mikro is the best I’ve brought! I can not say enough good things about it. The service is amazing with next day delivery as well. Wouldn’t want to buy my coffee anywhere else!
Ed R.
Great coffee, great service, great price - literally the perfect shopping experience!
Peter T.
Love it!
Mel H.
We love the little Italy blend!! Coffee is so fresh...top quality.
Jackie C.
Best Espresso Coffee
OMG what can l say about this coffee is WOW
Definitely best coffee I have tried by far, so smooth and no acidic after taste. Even though us poor Victorian are in lockdown l look forward to getting up in the morning to have my Almond Latte :coffee:️
Best thing is we are supporting local business and :u1F1E6::u1F1FA: made
Highly recommend Mikro Coffee
Katie F.
Great coffee
excellent service and coffee
Katrina M.
Great Espresso
Ann B.
No more capsules
Great smooth coffee delivered promptly
Wally M.
It's good
Lauren B.
Best coffee
Fantastic service with a smile! I have ordered 5 kilos of Little Italy over the last few months and highly rate the coffee, the service and the simplicity of the delivery! Support local all the way!
Simon C.
Great coffee
I’ve tried lots of coffee roasters in the region and Mikro is the best! Quality, consistency and great value for money
Glen Z.
Must Try
Tried this coffee a few weeks ago and had to buy some for home. Can’t imagine not having a cup each morning! love love love!
Christa S.
There’s a lack of aroma. The taste of coffee wasn’t as desired.
John R.
Great service.
Great service and the best coffee.
Simone L.
Tasty!
Great black and strong enough to hold up with milk. Thanks guys!
Kerry P.
Delicious coffee
If you are after a complex, luxurious coffee, Little Italy is the one for you.
Julia C.
Little Italy beans = amazing!
Love the coffee! Love the customer service and speed of delivery! Will definately re-order!
Samantha D.
Very nice
Sue G.
Great coffee
We’re really enjoying your coffee. So glad to have found you!
Luke B.
Mikro + little Italy
We found dealing with the mikro guys really smooth and felt they went above and beyond (we ordered from the website). Also the beans are great! Very sweet almost no need for a sweetener in milk based coffees. Can’t wait to try the other blends.
Damian H.
First time buyer
Ordered some Little Italy to support small business and try a new blend. Have not been disappointed with the great flavour, aroma and crema using my Breville Barista. Great work and thank you Mikro
Ben H.
Super happy with quality and taste
I can use my single walled basket in the portafilter and still comfortably reach 8.5 bar of pressure which I could never achieve with my last beans from a different supplier. really nice and consistent fresh beans.
Mr. k.
Smooth and fast delivery
Great local coffee. Perfect for these lock down times.
Josephine D.
Deep rustic flavour with rich dark earthy tones
A rustic and robust blend with a reliable punch to get you ready for the day ahead. Featuring dark chocolate notes, and the ruby richness of montepulciano, chianti, and sangiovese vines. Reminiscent of the traditional Italian espresso from the village to your stove top.
Kathy E.
Delicious smooth blend
Excellent value, fast delivery. I bought whole beans and my espresso machine brought out their fragrance and a beautiful ground texture. Thanks, will purchase again.
Zoe E.
Tip top!
We’ve been buying the same coffee from Mikro for almost 2 years and continue to love it! The service Valeri provides is excellent and we enjoy our brew everyday!
Maddie I.
Beautiful coffee! Can’t fault
Anne K.
Every day magic!
A lovely flavour, easy to drink anytime of the day.
Anthony G.
Great coffee. Great service
M H.
Support local
How luxurious to have locally roasted coffee beans delivered directly to our door at this time. Delicous
Matt E.
We don't need coffee to wake up, we wake up for coffee
Tasty, easy to brew on our Breville Barista Express, great value. Thanks Mikro
Kerry M.
Great fresh flavour
Fantastic service providing, premium quality fresh beans. We love the Little Italy.
Mitchell J.
Love the taste , strong but not bitter . Ideal for getting the necessary caffeine dose to survive through those isolation hours
Vincent W.
Love it!
Daniel P.
Brilliant
The best coffee! Love it.
Bernadette J.
Coffee
Love your coffee
Jesse B.
Deliciously Good!
We love the Little Italy blend, we grind our beans at home and is delicious for our Lattes:) We have this delivered all the way to the outer east of Melbourne. We love it!
Mark B.
Still the best coffee to me!
Mira W.
Exceptional coffee with layers of flavours intense and smooth
Jo J.
Tasty flavour
Really enjoyable flavour and creamy crema. Lovely every time.
Anna C.
Great coffee
Love it
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