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St. Ali & Proud Mary Syndicate

🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia, Australia • Medium-Dark Espresso

The gold standard of Australian espresso culture born in South Melbourne's laneways. Dense syrupy body, opulent dark cocoa notes, and rich crema engineered to cut through flat whites and milk drinks with authority.

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Roasting Schedule: Roasts fresh every Tuesdays & Fridays. Dispatched within 24 hours post-roast via confirmed express air carrier.
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St. Ali & Proud Mary Syndicate - Laneway Competition Espresso Roast
Direct Cafe Pricing: $21.00 AUD (0% Markup)

Roasting Philosophy

Extended Maillard reaction curve developing deep chocolate and caramel sweetness with structured body, engineered specifically for high-pressure 9-bar espresso extraction.

Zero Bean Markup Economics

Transparent Roaster Counter Pricing

We pass through the exact retail counter price in Melbourne, Australia ($21.00 AUD). Our platform operates purely on a 30% brokerage fee on confirmed international carrier routes.

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Price Per Drop (All-Inclusive)
$31.55
Includes 0% markup beans + express air + 30% concierge fee + tax
Effective Cost Per Cup
$1.58
~16 cups per 250g bag (15g specialty dose)

Cost Breakdown Per Shipment

Authentic Roaster Base Price:
$21.00 AUD converted at spot FX (0% Bean Markup)
$13.80
Confirmed Carrier Freight:
AusPost International Express (4-6 business days post-roast)
$12.50
30% Concierge & Sourcing Fee:
Platform fee applied solely to shipping freight
$3.75
Estimated Sales Tax (~5%):
Destination jurisdiction compliance
$1.50
Annual Total Commitment:
-$164.07 (20% Off)
$656.29
Terroir & Agronomy

Coffee Lot Specifications

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Elevation & Altitude
1,600m
High altitude slows cherry maturation, concentrating aromatic sugars and complex malic acidity.
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Processing & Fermentation
Pulped Natural & Washed
Meticulous post-harvest processing designed to emphasize pristine floral clarity and sweet body.
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Origin Terroir Region
Colombia Huila High-Altitude Terroir
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Direct Farm Relationship
100% Farm-Gate Transparency
Longstanding direct trade contracts with progressive Latin American estates, guaranteeing harvest pre-financing and living wages.
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Recommended Brew Parameters

Crafted specifically by St. Ali & Proud Mary Syndicate's head roaster to unlock optimum extraction from these high-density beans.

  • Brew Ratio: 1:2 (18g dose / 36g espresso out)
  • Water Temperature: 90°C – 92°C
  • Grind Size: Fine Espresso
  • Bloom Technique: Pre-infusion 5s
  • Target Drawdown: 26 – 30s
  • Resting Window: 7–10 days post-roast (Peak extraction after CO2 degassing)
Scientific Degassing Note

Why 2–4 Weeks of Degassing Matters

Ultra-light roasts preserve delicate cellular density. Brewing within the first 10 days leads to CO2 channeling and sharp carbonic acidity. For peak floral sweetness and silky mouthfeel, rest these beans for 14 to 28 days post-roast.