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Code Black Coffee

Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia

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Established in 2012 in Brunswick, Melbourne, Code Black Coffee makes high-end coffee more accessible through deep knowledge, ongoing research, careful sourcing, testing and quality control. Whether sourcing green coffee locally or at origin, the roastery aims to respect the full chain of work behind each lot and honour the producer through the final product — roasting single origins, signature blends and decaffeinated coffees for its own cafes, wholesale partners and a home barista training facility. Shaped by Melbourne's discerning coffee culture, Code Black offers a distinctive all-round experience across cafe, food and coffee.

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Locations

Code Black Coffee — Brunswick HQ

Code Black Coffee — Brunswick HQ

15-17 Weston Street, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Daily: 7am-5pm

03 9388 0005
Code Black Coffee — Flinders Lane

Code Black Coffee — Flinders Lane

189 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm · Sat-Sun: 8am-4:30pm

03 9959 8860
Code Black Coffee — Cremorne

Code Black Coffee — Cremorne

Cnr Fitzgibbon Street & Dover Street, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm · Sat-Sun: 8am-3:30pm

03 9302 9669
Code Black Coffee — North Melbourne

Code Black Coffee — North Melbourne

119 Howard Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

Daily: 7am-4pm

03 9329 3051
Code Black Coffee — South Melbourne

Code Black Coffee — South Melbourne

321 Coventry Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7am-4pm · Sat-Sun: 7am-5pm

03 9910 6957
Code Black Coffee — Spencer Street

Code Black Coffee — Spencer Street

630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm · Sat-Sun: 8am-4pm

Code Black Coffee — Queensbridge, Southbank

Code Black Coffee — Queensbridge, Southbank

Queensbridge Square, Southbank, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4pm · Sat-Sun: 8:30am-4pm

Code Black Coffee — 360 Collins Street

Foyer 360 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Mon-Fri: 7:30am-3pm · Sat-Sun: Closed

Coffees

36 coffees
3056 Espresso Blend

Medium-roast espresso blend named for the postcode of Code Black's Brunswick roastery — a slick, malty profile with rounded sweetness suited to both milk and straight espresso. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

EspressoWashed & NaturalBlend

Stewed plum and citrus, peanut butter with vanilla malt, milk chocolate

Colombia Campo Hermoso Cherry Madness Coferment (Espresso)

24 hours low-oxygen at 18-22 °C, then 120 hours of carbonic maceration in 2,000 kg tanks with yeast-inoculated mossto, allulose, dried fruit and fresh raspberries recirculated every 24 hours, and 10 days in a greenhouse dryer. Edwin Noreña's co-ferments draw on craft brewing.

EspressoNatural, raspberry & yeast co-ferment (120h carbonic maceration)Colombia

Cherry, strawberry, lime cordial

Colombia Campo Hermoso Cherry Madness Coferment (Filter)

24 hours low-oxygen at 18-22 °C, then 120 hours of carbonic maceration in 2,000 kg tanks with yeast-inoculated mossto, allulose, dried fruit and fresh raspberries recirculated every 24 hours, and 10 days in a greenhouse dryer. Edwin Noreña's co-ferments draw on craft brewing.

FilterNatural, raspberry & yeast co-ferment (120h carbonic maceration)Colombia

Cherry, strawberry, lime cordial

Colombia Campo Hermoso Watermelon Lemonade Coferment (Espresso)

A Caturra grown by Pedronel Ospina at Finca Sicilia in Quimbaya and processed at Edwin Noreña's Campo Hermoso R&D centre: 48 hours of carbonic maceration to make mossto, then a black-honey process co-fermented with watermelon.

EspressoBlack honey, mossto & watermelon co-fermentationColombia

Candied lemon, rock melon, peach candy, strawberry

Colombia Campo Hermoso Watermelon Lemonade Coferment (Filter)

A Caturra grown by Pedronel Ospina at Finca Sicilia in Quimbaya and processed at Edwin Noreña's Campo Hermoso R&D centre: 48 hours of carbonic maceration to make mossto, then a black-honey process co-fermented with watermelon.

FilterBlack honey, mossto & watermelon co-fermentationColombia

Candied lemon, rock melon, peach candy, strawberry

Colombia El Diviso Ombligon (Espresso)

The espresso roast of El Diviso's Ombligon, the rare "belly button" mutation of Ethiopian landrace. Cherries are oxidised for 24 hours, then spend 200 hours in a temperature-controlled bioreactor with recirculated water and added microorganisms. José Uribe Lasso runs the farm with his sons Jonathan, Nestor and Adrian.

EspressoSequential fermentation (200h anaerobic bioreactor)Colombia

Cherry, chocolate, raspberry, dried fruit

Colombia El Diviso Ombligon (Filter)

From José Uribe's El Diviso farm, run with sons Jonathan, Nestor and Adrian, focused on highly differentiated coffees. Ombligon is a rare Arabica varietal — a natural Ethiopian Landrace mutation prized for its distinctive cherry shape. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

FilterSequential Fermentation (24h oxidation + 200h anaerobic bioreactor fermentation)Colombia

Cherry, chocolate, raspberry, dried fruit

Colombia El Diviso Sidra (Espresso)

A Bourbon Sidra from El Diviso, founded in 1997 near Bruselas, fermented in mossto, a juice pressed from the farm's own cherry pulp.

EspressoMossto co-ferment + sequential fermentationColombia

Almond, cranberry, grape, yoghurt

Colombia El Diviso Sidra (Filter)

A Bourbon Sidra from El Diviso, founded in 1997 near Bruselas, fermented in mossto, a juice pressed from the farm's own cherry pulp.

FilterMossto co-ferment + sequential fermentationColombia

Almond, cranberry, grape, yoghurt

Colombia La Serrania Sugarcane Decaf (Espresso)

Decaffeinated using ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane and mountain water, extracting caffeine at 70°C while preserving flavour and adding fruity notes. Lot represents 50 smallholders across Colombia's Huila region. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

EspressoEA/Sugarcane DecaffeinationColombia

Berries, honey, savoury spice

Colombia La Serrania Sugarcane Decaf (Filter)

Decaffeinated using ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane and mountain water, extracting caffeine at 70°C while preserving flavour and adding fruity notes. Lot represents 50 smallholders across Colombia's Huila region. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

FilterEA/Sugarcane DecaffeinationColombia

Berries, honey, savoury spice

Colombia Linarco Rodriguez Gesha Washed (Espresso)

A precisely executed washed Gesha from Linarco Rodríguez, a leader in Palestina's 117-family producer network who mentors younger growers in selective picking, fermentation and drying.

EspressoWashedColombia

Ginger lily, pear, white nectarine

Colombia Linarco Rodriguez Gesha Washed (Filter)

A precisely executed washed Gesha from Linarco Rodríguez, a leader in Palestina's 117-family producer network who mentors younger growers in selective picking, fermentation and drying.

FilterWashedColombia

Ginger lily, pear, white nectarine

Colombia Maria Rodriguez SL28 Washed (Espresso)

Maria Rodriguez co-leads Finca Betania with her husband Linarco within a network of 117 chemical-free smallholder families who share cupping labs, drying stations and warehouses. Depulped within hours, fermented 32 hours in sealed tanks, washed and dried on raised beds.

EspressoWashed (32h anaerobic in parchment)Colombia

Apple, red currants, sugarcane

Colombia Maria Rodriguez SL28 Washed (Filter)

Maria Rodriguez co-leads Finca Betania with her husband Linarco within a network of 117 chemical-free smallholder families who share cupping labs, drying stations and warehouses. Depulped within hours, fermented 32 hours in sealed tanks, washed and dried on raised beds.

FilterWashed (32h anaerobic in parchment)Colombia

Apple, red currants, sugarcane

Colombia Swiss Water Decaf

Naturally decaffeinated via the Swiss Water Process, removing 99.9% of caffeine without chemicals while preserving flavour. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

EspressoSwiss Water DecaffeinationColombia

Dark chocolate, cocoa, orange toffee

Colombia Zarza Pacamara E.A. Decaf (Espresso)

An uncommon decaf microlot: a Pacamara from the Gasca family's Bella Vista farm (80 years in coffee) decaffeinated with sugarcane ethyl acetate. Part of Code Black's "Top Shelf" range.

EspressoE.A. sugarcane decaffeinationColombia

Dried fruit, milk chocolate, malt, panela

Colombia Zarza Pacamara E.A. Decaf (Filter)

An uncommon decaf microlot: a Pacamara from the Gasca family's Bella Vista farm (80 years in coffee) decaffeinated with sugarcane ethyl acetate. Part of Code Black's "Top Shelf" range.

FilterE.A. sugarcane decaffeinationColombia

Dried fruit, milk chocolate, malt, panela

Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Washed (Espresso)

Around 900 smallholders in Bensa deliver cherry daily to Testi's Ayla station, paid above the government rate with second payments after sale. Hand-sorted, floated, pulped within hours, fermented 36-48 hours, channel-graded, soaked and shade-dried on raised beds.

EspressoWashed (36-48h wet fermentation)Ethiopia

Lemon, honey, stonefruit

Ethiopia Ayla Bombe Washed (Filter)

Around 900 smallholders in Bensa deliver cherry daily to Testi's Ayla station, paid above the government rate with second payments after sale. Hand-sorted, floated, pulped within hours, fermented 36-48 hours, channel-graded, soaked and shade-dried on raised beds.

FilterWashed (36-48h wet fermentation)Ethiopia

Lemon, honey, stonefruit

Ethiopia Faysel Abdosh Project Washed (Espresso)

Named after Testi founder Faysel Abdosh Yonis: about 90% ripe and 10% overripe cherry, density-sorted, 24 hours anaerobic as whole cherry, then 12 hours dry and 12 hours cold-water fermentation after pulping.

EspressoWashed (triple fermentation)Ethiopia

Floral, jasmine, peach, cooked fruits

Ethiopia Faysel Abdosh Project Washed (Filter)

Named after Testi founder Faysel Abdosh Yonis: about 90% ripe and 10% overripe cherry, density-sorted, 24 hours anaerobic as whole cherry, then 12 hours dry and 12 hours cold-water fermentation after pulping.

FilterWashed (triple fermentation)Ethiopia

Floral, jasmine, peach, cooked fruits

Ethiopia Mundayo Natural (Espresso)

About 750 smallholders in Mundayo kebele, on the edge of the Harenna Forest, deliver to Testi's Aash station, where this lot is hand-sorted, floated and dried as a separate natural in thin, frequently turned layers.

EspressoNaturalEthiopia

Honey, blackberry, dried cranberry, cocoa

Ethiopia Mundayo Natural (Filter)

About 750 smallholders in Mundayo kebele, on the edge of the Harenna Forest, deliver to Testi's Aash station, where this lot is hand-sorted, floated and dried as a separate natural in thin, frequently turned layers.

FilterNaturalEthiopia

Honey, blackberry, dried cranberry, cocoa

Ethiopia Rumudamo Natural (Espresso)

From around 600 producers around Rumudamo kebele, a name tied to "fertile land" and "many tree roots". Dried as naturals in thin layers on 130 raised beds for 16-20 days.

EspressoNatural (16-20 days on raised beds)Ethiopia

Berry, chocolate, almond, winey

Ethiopia Rumudamo Natural (Filter)

From around 600 producers around Rumudamo kebele, a name tied to "fertile land" and "many tree roots". Dried as naturals in thin layers on 130 raised beds for 16-20 days.

FilterNatural (16-20 days on raised beds)Ethiopia

Berry, chocolate, almond, winey

Ethiopia Yaye Premium Natural (Espresso)

From 20 producers in Chericho kebele picked out by Testi's Premium Cherry Selection programme for consistently excellent cherry. Dried at Yaye in 5 cm layers on raised beds, turned often and covered at midday and overnight.

EspressoNaturalEthiopia

Blueberry, violet, lemon, cherry

Ethiopia Yaye Premium Natural (Filter)

From 20 producers in Chericho kebele picked out by Testi's Premium Cherry Selection programme for consistently excellent cherry. Dried at Yaye in 5 cm layers on raised beds, turned often and covered at midday and overnight.

FilterNaturalEthiopia

Blueberry, violet, lemon, cherry

Ex-Wife Espresso Blend

Code Black's strongest blend — mild acidity balanced with rich sweetness, designed for milk-based drinks and all-day drinking. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

EspressoWashed & NaturalBlend

Roasted macadamia, dark chocolate, amaretto, caramel, cocoa finish

Home Blend
Home Blend
A$29.00

Smooth, approachable, balanced-and-sweet blend suited to both espresso and filter brewing at home. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

MediumWashed & NaturalBlend

Toffee, chocolate, nuts, hint of citrus

Kenya Kainamui AA Washed (Espresso)

From the Kainamui factory, supporting ~1,800 smallholders through the New Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society, which prefinances school fees and production costs. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

EspressoWashedKenya

Blackcurrant, berries, dried fruit, brown sugar

Kenya Kainamui AA Washed (Filter)

From the Kainamui factory, supporting ~1,800 smallholders through the New Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society, which prefinances school fees and production costs. Source: codeblackcoffee.com.au

FilterWashedKenya

Blackcurrant, berries, dried fruit, brown sugar

Kenya Thunguri AA Washed (Espresso)

Smallholders deliver hand-picked cherries to the Thunguri mill the same day; the parchment ferments 16-24 hours, is washed, soaked and dried on raised beds for 7-15 days with regular turning and hand sorting.

EspressoWashedKenya

Citrus, lime, dragonfruit

Kenya Thunguri AA Washed (Filter)

Smallholders deliver hand-picked cherries to the Thunguri mill the same day; the parchment ferments 16-24 hours, is washed, soaked and dried on raised beds for 7-15 days with regular turning and hand sorting.

FilterWashedKenya

Citrus, lime, dragonfruit

Seasonal Espresso Blend

Code Black's rotating blend for black-coffee drinkers, currently 45% Ethiopia Arsosola natural, 45% Ethiopia Halo Bereti washed and 10% Colombia El Diviso washed: rich, fruity and exotic.

EspressoNatural & washedBlend (Ethiopia, Colombia)

Raspberry, grapefruit, sugarcane, lemongrass