Indonesia Blue Batak Dark Roast Drip Bags | Roast of the Month

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Roast of the MonthSeptember 2026

Single origin · Indonesia

Indonesia Blue Batak

Dark chocolate · Molasses · Cedar · Sweet tobacco · Full syrupy body · Dark roast

We have never released a dark roast. This is our first.

Blue Batak grows in the Lintong highlands on the southern edge of Lake Toba, North Sumatra — named for the Batak people whose land it is. The name is literal: the beans arrive with a blue-green cast, the mark of Sumatra's wet-hulling, where the coffee is hulled while still damp and finished by hand in the sun. That is why a Sumatran cup drinks the way it does — heavy, syrupy, low in acid, more savoury than sweet.

We have taken it darker than anything we have ever put in a bag. Dark chocolate and molasses up front, cedar and sweet tobacco underneath, and a body you can almost chew.

It is not a bright coffee. If you want fruit and sparkle, this is not your month.

30 kilos. Roasted to order in NSW, this month only.

Our first dark roast · 30 kilos · roasted to order

What's in the bag

Specialty coffee, every detail considered.

Built for the way Australians actually drink coffee - at home, at work, on the road.

14g per drip bag

Specialty coffee, consistent every cup.

Available in 12, 24, or 36-pack

Pick the size that suits your kitchen routine.

N2-flushed for freshness

Nitrogen-flushed packaging extends shelf life past one year.

Air-roasted for cleaner taste

Removes the bitter chaff layer for a smoother, less acidic cup.

Roasted in NSW, daily

Packed to order from our roasting facility in NSW, Australia.

$9.95 flat shipping

Free Australia-wide on orders over $80.

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Roasted in NSW, Australia

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Australian specialty coffee, roasted to order in NSW.

Grounded Drops started in a garage in southwest Sydney, roasting specialty coffee for tradies who didn't have time for a cafe stop. We discovered Japanese drip bag technology - real specialty coffee in a paper filter, ready in minutes - and never looked back.

Today we still roast in NSW, freshly to order, and pack by hand. Same care, same beans, same quirky little setup.

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70,000+

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Since 2019

100%

Roasted in NSW

NSW, Australia

Daily

Roasted to order

Never sits in a warehouse

$80

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$9.95 flat rate otherwise

How drip bags work

Real coffee, no machine. Five steps.

Drip bags aren't instant coffee. They're real ground specialty coffee in a paper filter - the exact same brewing method as a pour-over, just held by your mug instead of a stand.

1

Open the top

Tear the top off along the OPEN HERE strip.

2

Open the wings

Fold the two paper side wings outward.

3

Hang it on your mug

Rest the wings over the rim. Wide mug? Push the handles together for a firmer hinge.

4

Pour

Bloom with a splash (about 30ml), wait 30 seconds, then pour to the top and let it filter through. Repeat to taste.

5

Enjoy

Lift the bag out, add milk if you like, and enjoy.

Two pours through the bag makes a strong cup - that's your baseline. Want it stronger? Use a little less water. Want it milder? Add a splash more. Your cup, your call.

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What people say

Real cups, real customers

4.8 from 2,920 verified reviews

Kate M.

I initially bought Grounded drops for our Hi Ace Van we travel in as every bit of space counts absolutely LOVE their coffee flavours.

Paul R.

Love the flavour and will buy again

Mathew R.

Very tasty coffee.

Shelley S.

I'm already a big fan of Grounded Drops "The Nemophilist" so decided to give the roast of the month a go "Kenya Yara Estate Microlot". Delicious, Kenyan coffee seems to have a depth and flavour unequalled. Bring on more Kenyan Roast of the Month please.

Nicholas D.

Beautiful as always I had my uncle Michael here the day it arrived and his exact words, it taste like real coffee and it does thank you

Tracey M.

I love the ease of grounded drop coffee bags always ready. Whether it is at home or on the road. My first time buying roast of the month. An enjoyable drop, But my favourite is still Wayfarer.

Paul h.

Roast of the month was amazing

Don H.

Great coffee, full and fabulous flavour. Fantastic service and efficient, cost is just right and well worth it.

Don

Great coffee and excellent service

mark c.

Love the smell and taste .

Don

Great coffee, fabulous service and efficient.

Mathew R.

Love the flavours and ordering is quick and easy and the product arrives quite fast.

Mark

Like very satisfying

Kym C.

Coffee is convenient and always delicious!

Lynda D.

Both items are proving popular with family.

Natalie M.

Amazing coffee

Susan G.

Great Coffee

Merran F.

Lovely depth of flavour

Tanja B.

Bit to light for me. I like stronger coffee

Josh N.

Yum

Marianne L.

Gave it as a gift - so not sure what the people throught

Gabrielle M.

I'm loving coffee again thanks to your wonderful coffee. The coffee bags are convenient and travel well. Thanks again.

suzanne h.

Just bought three more coffees from you and would t touch anything else

Donald C.

I have enjoyed all the different Grounded Drops coffee I have received.

Erwin R.

Coffee tastes pretty good however the paper ear keeps falling off (not glued well). I don’t believe the quality of the paper bag used is as good as it used to be. I’m a long time customer so this is a bit disappointing.

Karen W.

Great for camping and travelling Easy to use

Kerry P.

Just love being able to pour my water over my coffee bag and get thst aroma. Uuum.

Kylie L.

Absolutely divine

Don H.

Great flavour and aroma, good value for money.

Margaret D.

Absolutely love Grounded Drops coffee, so nice to have a great coffee when we are away up the coast

Joanne M.

Great way to have great coffee, when you're away & even at home

Megan B.

Absolutely delicious - love all the GC drip bags, but everything about this blend was delicious. Amazing rich scent when opening the bag, and the flavour and depth of the coffee did not disappoint.

Elaine L.

Love these coffee bags. Always take them with me when I’m travelling

Sandra D.

I love this coffee.. great flavour and holds its own gutsie-ness till the end.

Don

Very good product, have been using Grounded Drops for over 24 months, and all coffees have been consistent in quality and great value for money. Highly recommend this product.

Kylie L.

I purchase your drip coffee bags for my partner & he absolutely loves them. He has them at home & away in our caravan. Thankyou so much.

suzanne h.

Not nearly as tasty as Keyna or Columbia, sorry but disappointing

Don H.

Great flavour, smooth and easy to drink. Highly recommended.

Don

Great flavour, fabulous price, highly recommended.

Lisa H.

Lovely drop I think but the family found it a little bitter My favourite is Bunji

Ralph C.

Simply great home brewed coffee

Gemma L.

Love is very practical and great coffee

ce.lt@bigpond.com C.

Really enjoying the Roast of the month pack.

kate m.

Liking this roast of the month...haven't tried my other blends yet. But drip bags are my new go to.... I put the instant Coffee in the bin !

Wendy P.

I've been enjoying all the varieties and this blend is no exception and looking forward to trying others. It so convenient to enjoy my cuppa this way and the smell :) delicious.

Melinda S.

I thought I would give these a try, it's nice but not strong enough for me. I will stick with my coffee beans.

Birdie H.

Great coffee, very easy and convenient when travelling. Boil the water with the jet boil and grounded coffee bag for morning coffee. No need to take the coffee machine camping Highly recommend, from a fussy coffee drinker. ☕️

Lisa M.

Highly recommend

Ric K.

Great idea and good tasting coffee

Lindi P.

Bold, strong tasting coffee. Really love the depth of flavors. 10/10

suzanne h.

Not my favourite, seems so weak after the Columbia and Kenya coffees however, I gave the rest to my daughter cause she doesn’t like strong coffee

Ric

Rey nice,great idea

Berida B.

Excellent coffee. I never buy take away coffee any more. The quality of the coffee is consistently good and the customer service is excellent. Highly recommended

Ms R.

Really tasty. My sister-in -law was visiting and I offered one to her and she really enjoyed it. She is very fussy about coffee and at home uses a stove coffee maker so that was high praise.

Paul R.

I like the flavour

Rob J.

Great coffee taste excellent aroma would definitely buy this one again!

Mika

The best coffee you can buy in this style. The new sachets are sensational. Strongly recommended!

sharon

Wonderful coffee, definitely order more

Helen P.

Always good coffee, bags are so convenient.

Kerrie K.

Love your coffee ,I have even gotten my work mates to buy your coffee.cause it's soooooo good .

Josine T.

We totally love the roast of the month! Here's hoping to more in the future

Linda

Fantastic

Common questions

Frequently asked

How does each drip bag work?

Tear, hang on your mug, pour hot water - twice. Strong, smooth, full-flavour coffee in minutes. No machine, no plunger, no mess.

How many cups per bag?

One. Each bag holds about 14g of coffee for one cup - use a little less water for a stronger cup, a little more for a milder one.

How fresh is the coffee?

Roasted and packed to order at our facility in NSW, Australia - never warehoused. Most orders leave us within a couple of business days, a little longer in busy periods.

What's shipping?

$9.95 flat rate Australia-wide. Free shipping on orders over $80. Most orders go with Aramex (tracked). Delivering to a PO box or parcel locker? Choose Australia Post at checkout.

Can I subscribe to the Roast of the Month?

No — the Roast of the Month is a one-off. It's a different small-batch coffee every month, so it isn't part of our subscription. Subscribe & Save covers our core blends: Wayfarer, Nemophilist, Hodophile, Gadabout and Bunji.

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