Director's Choice

Director’s Choice Coffee Blend

Director’s Choice is our darker, full-bodied blend for people who like their coffee rich, strong and satisfying. It is smooth through milk, generous in body, and well suited to the first coffee of the morning.

Developed using beans from Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia and Tanzania, Director’s Choice has become one of our most popular blends and a consistent performer in milk-based coffee.

Best suited to

• Milk-based espresso coffee
• Flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos
• Home coffee drinkers who prefer a stronger blend
• Cafés wanting a darker, full-bodied coffee option
• Offices and workplaces that like a bolder morning coffee
• Customers who enjoy chocolate and deep caramel notes

Flavour profile

• Flavour notes: rich chocolate and deep caramel
• Body: full and intense
• Roast style: darker roast
• Origins: Brazil, Indonesia, Colombia and Tanzania
• Best with milk? Yes. Director’s Choice is especially strong as a milk-based coffee.
• Good black? Best for people who enjoy a heavier, fuller espresso.

Award recognition

Director’s Choice has received recognition in Australian coffee competitions, including:

• Bronze, Latte Category, 2023 Golden Bean Competition
• Bronze, Latte Category, 2022 Melbourne Royal Coffee Competition

Why choose Director’s Choice?

Choose Director’s Choice when you want coffee with more weight and depth. It is not a delicate or light blend. It is made for people who enjoy a richer cup, especially through milk.

It is a good fit for cafés, offices and homes where customers or staff prefer a strong, familiar espresso-style coffee.

Recommended brew methods

• Espresso machine
• Automatic office coffee machine
• Moka pot / stovetop
• French press / plunger

Espresso recipe guide

As a starting point, try 22g espresso grind, with a 30 second extraction and a 44g yield. Adjust grind and dose to suit your machine and preferred strength.

Available options

• 250g bags
• 1kg bags
• Whole beans or selected grind options

For cafés and offices

Director’s Choice is well suited to cafés, workplaces and hospitality venues that want a darker blend with strong milk performance. If you are choosing a wholesale coffee blend, our team can help you compare Director’s Choice with Supreme and Café Crema.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Director’s Choice strong?

Yes. Director’s Choice is a darker, full-bodied blend with rich chocolate and deep caramel notes.

Is Director’s Choice good with milk?

Yes. This blend works especially well with milk-based drinks such as flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos.

Is Director’s Choice bitter?

It is a darker, more intense coffee, but it is designed to be full-bodied rather than harsh. Correct grind, dose and extraction will make a big difference.

Is Director’s Choice suitable for cafés?

Yes. It is a strong option for cafés looking for a richer, darker blend that performs well in milk.

Want help choosing between our blends? Take the coffee quiz or ask the team.