Green Beans: 75% Arabica + 25% Robusta
Roast Profile: City (Medium Dark)
Tasting Notes: Chocolate - Caramel - Nutty
Body: full body
Acidity: medium acidity
Brew Recommendation: Espresso (18:40)
Drink Profile: Expect a robust, satisfying cup with dominant notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted nuts, supported by a deep, persistent crema that makes every sip a luxurious experience. The inclusion of fine Robusta adds a subtle punch, enhancing body, boosting caffeine content, and delivering an intense, creamy finish that lingers beautifully.
Our Lightning Ridge – Signature House Blend is the heart and soul of Black Opal Coffee; a bold yet refined creation designed to deliver the ultimate espresso experience. Carefully blending 75% premium Arabica beans with 25% high-quality Robusta, Lightning Ridge strikes the perfect balance between rich flavour, full body, and lasting crema.
This blend brings together the finest beans from Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, and India, merging the chocolatey sweetness of Brazilian beans, the caramel richness of Colombian coffee, the subtle complexity of Ethiopian Arabicas, and the strength and depth of Indian Robusta. The result is a smooth, full-bodied espresso with a silky, velvety mouthfeel and a flavour profile that is both comforting and captivating.
Expertly roasted to a medium-dark profile, Lightning Ridge is engineered to shine as an espresso, bold enough to stand alone, yet smooth enough to complement milk in your favourite coffee drinks.
Named after the iconic Australian town famed for its rare and precious black opals, Lightning Ridge symbolises rarity, strength, and hidden brilliance; the same spirit captured in every cup of this signature blend. Like the opals found deep within the earth, this coffee is a hidden gem crafted to reveal richness and beauty with every brew.