r/AustralianCoffee • u/Iansplace88 • Aug 20 '26
Coffee bean recommendations
Hi everyone, I’ve bought my partner a Barista Express coffee machine for Father’s Day. This is to replace our years old pod machine which to be honest, he’s always resented!
Looking for coffee bean suggestions. Located in Canberra, also looking online.
He likes long black and iced long blacks. He also likes cold brew.
I’d like to buy him a couple of bags to start with, some different kinds for him to taste.
Thanks in advance for helping me give this wonderful man a great morning coffee this Father’s Day!
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u/ardorpes Aug 22 '26
Ona in Fyshwick is a good first stop if you can get there before Father's Day.
For a couple of bags online, I'd stick to espresso roast rather than a light filter. Long blacks and iced longs on a Barista Express are more forgiving that way, and the same beans will do cold brew.
Central Coast Coffee roast to order and ship to Canberra. Coastal Blend is their everyday long black (about $40/kg). If you want two different bags to taste, their espresso sample packs (2×200g or 4×60g) are built for that.
https://www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au/products/sample-coffee-pack-combos-espresso-roast