Australian Specialty, Comfortingly Familiar
Grown in Far North Queensland and roasted fresh in South Australia, Jack Murat — Mareeba
delivers everything you want from an everyday coffee — chocolate richness, brown sugar
sweetness and creamy nutty depth, finished with a soft citrus lift.
Origin Story
Produced by the Murat family in Mareeba on Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, this coffee is a
rare example of Australian-grown specialty coffee. The farm was originally established by
Hymet “Jack” Murat, who immigrated from Albania to Australia in 1929 in search of opportunity.
After decades of farming sugar cane, corn and tobacco, the family transformed the property into
a specialty coffee farm in 2014.
Today, the estate is run by Hymet’s sons and grandsons, continuing a family legacy built on
persistence, experimentation and craftsmanship. The farm grows Red and Yellow Catuai varieties
originally sourced from Costa Rica as part of an Australian government initiative exploring
coffee cultivation in tropical regions.
Mareeba’s unique high-latitude climate, warm days and cool tropical nights help slow cherry
development and build sweetness and balance in the cup. Combined with the region’s sand and
clay loam soils, the result is a clean, approachable coffee designed for everyday drinking —
smooth, comforting and highly versatile.
Tasting Notes
- Milk Chocolate
- Brown Sugar
- Creamy Nuts
Origin Details
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
- Producer
- Murat Family
- Altitude
- 600–700 MASL
- Varietal
- Red & Yellow Catuai
- Process
- Washed
- Roast Style
- Espresso / Milk Coffee
Brewing Notes
Designed for espresso and milk coffee. Best enjoyed as a flat white, latte, cappuccino or
balanced espresso with a rich mouthfeel and low acidity.
Recommended espresso recipe: 22g in, 43g out, around 28–32 seconds. A slightly tighter yield
helps emphasise sweetness, body and creamy texture while keeping acidity soft and balanced.
Sustainability & Quality
At Elusive Coffee, we source coffees that balance traceability, drinkability and craftsmanship.
This release celebrates Australian-grown specialty coffee and the dedication of the Murat family
to producing clean, approachable coffees with exceptional consistency and sweetness.
A uniquely Australian coffee roasted for everyday enjoyment.