Smooth Medium Blend 1kg
Smooth Medium Blend 1kg
A medium intensity coffee blend, roasted to make the best coffee through home pump espresso machines.
About This Coffee
About This Coffee
What It Tastes Like
What It Tastes Like
How To Use
How To Use

The best flavour and strength on automatic machines
The best flavour and strength on automatic machines
50% Santa Ana, Brazil
50% Southern Highlands, PNG

Tips for Brewing
A Good Extraction
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How To Brew Smooth Medium Blend

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Under-Extraction vs Over-Extraction vs Just Right
If you’ve ever sipped a coffee made at home that felt too sour or too bitter, chances are it wasn’t your machine – it was the extraction. We roast our beans to make home brewing easier; but even with beans roasted for home machines, small changes in grind, timing, or tamping can shift your coffee from delicious to bitter!. What is extraction? Extraction is simply how much of the coffee’s flavour is pulled out by water as it passes through the grounds. Under-extracted → not enough flavour is drawn out Over-extracted → too much is drawn out Just right → balanced, smooth, and satisfying A Closer Look At Under-Extraction What it tastes like: Sour, tangy, or sharp Watery or thin in texture Sometimes salty or hollow Why it happens: Grind is too coarse Brew time is too short Water passes through too quickly How to fix it: Try a finer grind Extend your extraction time Make sure you’re using enough coffee (around 18g for a double shot) A Closer Look At Over-Extraction What it tastes like: Bitter or burnt Harsh and dry on the finish Sometimes overly strong but unpleasant Why it happens: Grind is too fine Brew time is too long Water lingers too much in the puck How to fix it: Try a coarser grind Keep extractions under 30 seconds Check you’re not overdosing coffee into the basket So... What Should a Well Extracted Shot Look Like? What it tastes like: Balanced, smooth, and sweet Chocolate or caramel notes come through Pleasant acidity, no harshness How to get there: Aim for 18g coffee in, 36g out in 25–30 seconds Tamp evenly with steady pressure Use beans roasted for home machines (like ours!) for more forgiving, consistent results. Hopefully this helps! And if you're in need of more beans - you know what to do... Shop Coffee
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No espresso machine? No problem. Great coffee doesn’t have to be complicated, and our blends are crafted for a range of home brewing methods, including the classic stovetop/moka pot. This step-by-step guide will help you get the best out of your beans. Why Stovetop? The stovetop or moka pot is loved for its rich, espresso-like flavour, simple design, and timeless appeal. It produces a strong, aromatic cup that’s perfect for milk-based coffee or can be enjoyed black for a bold hit. Because it brews under pressure, it highlights the chocolate and caramel depth in our Rich Strong Blend, while highlighting the balance of our Smooth Medium Blend. Smooth Medium Blend Our recommended brewing ratio using our Smooth Medium Blend is 1:8 – this means, for every 10 grams of coffee, use around 80ml of water. A 3-cup moka pot typically uses 15g of coffee and 130ml of water. If you're using a larger 6-cup pot, use 30g of coffee and 260ml of water. Rich Strong Blend For our Rich Strong Blend, our recommended ratio for stovetop is 1:10 – this means, for every 10 grams of coffee, use around 100ml of water. For a 3-cup moka pot, this will be 15 grams of coffee coffee and 150ml of water. For a larger 6-cup pot, double the amounts to 30 grams of coffee and 300ml of water. What You’ll Need: A stovetop moka pot (3 or 6 cup is perfect for most homes) Coffee beans (we recommend Rich Strong for a bolder cup or Smooth Medium for balance) A grinder (or pre-ground coffee) Filtered water Step-by-step: 1. Fill the baseFill the bottom chamber of your moka pot with hot water up to the safety valve. Using pre-heated water helps reduce bitterness by keeping the coffee from overheating. 2. Add your coffeeFill the filter basket with ground coffee. Use a medium-fine grind – finer than filter coffee, but not as fine as espresso. Level it off with your finger, but don’t tamp it down. 3. Assemble and heatPop the filter basket into the base then screw the top and bottom chambers together carefully (watch for steam). Place the moka pot over medium heat with the lid open. 4. Watch and listenYou’ll hear a gentle gurgle as the coffee brews and fills the top chamber. When the stream turns golden and starts to sputter, remove from the heat. 5. Serve and enjoyPour straight into your cup. Drink it black for a bold, espresso-style cup, or add hot milk for a rich coffee at home. Pro Tips for Better Stovetop Coffee: Use beans that are roasted for home use Avoid overpacking: a flat fill is best Don’t walk away: stovetop brewing only takes a few minutes – timing matters Clean gently: rinse with warm water and dry well and skip soap to protect the flavour The Espresso Club™ Difference Many beans are roasted for commercial cafe machines. At The Espresso Club™, our blends are designed to extract beautifully in home setups, from espresso machines to moka pots. That means smoother flavour, less bitterness, and cafe-quality results at home.Shop at your local Woolworths, or shop online for delivery direct to your door.
Learn moreWhich Coffee Blend is Right for You?
At The Espresso Club™ by Industry Beans, we roast specialty coffee for home espresso machines. That means every blend is designed to taste better under the lower pressure of real home setups. But which blend should you choose: Smooth Medium or Rich Strong? Let’s break it down so you can find the one that fits your taste, your machine, and your daily routine. Smooth Medium Blend If you love a smooth, balanced cup and prefer a medium roast, Smooth Medium is for you. Great for: Manual espresso (pump) machines Balanced and approachable coffee Why choose it: This blend gives a smooth cup with hints of mild chocolate and subtle nutty undertones. It’s the perfect everyday blend if you like an easy-drinking and satisfying cup. Rich Strong Blend If you like your coffee bold, rich, and full-bodied, Rich Strong will feel like home. Great for: Automatic-style coffee machines Full-bodied flavour Why choose it: Rich Strong Blend has a dominant chocolate base, complemented by a velvety caramel sweetness. Roasted to make the best coffee through home automatic espresso machines, stovetop, plunger and more. Which Blend Should You Choose? It really depends on your machine and your taste. Own a manual machine and love experimenting? Go for Smooth Medium. Have an automatic machine or want flexibility to brew in different ways? Rich Strong is your match. Still not sure? Try both: you might find one works for busy weekdays and one suits slower weekends. The Espresso Club™ Difference At The Espresso Club™, both Smooth Medium and Rich Strong are roasted for home espresso machines, so you get better flavour, easier extraction, and consistently satisfying coffee at home. Find both blends now at your local Woolworths, or shop online for delivery straight to your door. Find your nearest Woolworths Shop Online
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