About Golden Rule Espresso Blend

Follow the Golden Rule, one cup at a time.

Padre’s Golden Rule Espresso Blend is more than just coffee, it’s a way to give back. Launched in 2022 as part of the Good Coffee Doing Good program, it pairs exceptional coffees from Guatemala and Papua New Guinea with a commitment to community impact. For every kilo sold, $4 is donated to support meaningful projects, including preserving Tiwi culture through the Wurrungura digital archive. With its consistent quality and purpose-driven mission, Golden Rule turns every brew into a small act of positive change.

Suggested Espresso Recipe:

In: 21g

Out: 38g

Time: 28sec

Temp: 94°C

Dispatch & Shipping

Dispatch

  • We aim to dispatch all orders within 24 hours.
  • If we anticipate a delay, we’ll notify you in advance.
  • If your order is delayed beyond the estimated times shown on the product page, we’ll upgrade it to express shipping for free.
  • We work with a wide range of independent roasters, which can occasionally cause slight delays.
  • Our priority is to keep you informed and ensure your order arrives on time.

Shipping Times

  • Metro Areas: Estimated delivery within 1–3 business days after dispatch.
  • Regional Areas: Estimated delivery within 3–7 business days after dispatch.

Delivery times are calculated from the date of dispatch and are quoted in business days. These timeframes are estimates provided by our courier partners; postal delays beyond our control may occur once your goods have been dispatched.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions are fully controllable through the Subscription Portal.

How to access the portal:
Click the link in any of your subscription emails, or log in to your account on our website and navigate to Subscriptions

Make changes anytime:

  • Next order date
  • Delivery frequency (e.g. weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
  • Coffee selections (for eligible subscriptions)
  • Shipping address
  • Payment method

Skip, pause, or cancel:
Need a break? You can skip an orderpause your subscription, or cancel anytime - no hassle.

Billing reminders:
You’ll receive an email before each billing cycle, giving you time to make changes if needed.

Need help?
If you're stuck, reach out to us at support@altdrop.com.au - we're happy to help.

Coffee Freshness

How fresh is the coffee I will receive?

  • We aim to deliver coffee that is less than 14 days post-roast at the time it reaches your door.
  • We work closely with our roasters to ensure peak freshness with every order.

As a general guide:

  • 0–8 days post-roast:
    Coffee is fresh and drinkable, but may still be developing its full flavour.
  • 9–35 days post-roast:
    Peak drinking window – flavours are well-developed and balanced.
  • 35–56 days post-roast:
    Still tastes good, though flavour clarity may begin to fade.
  • 56+ days post-roast:
    Coffee may start to taste stale or flat – we recommend using it sooner.
Ethical Sourcing

Is your coffee ethically sourced?

  • Yes - we only work with roasters who source their coffee ethically.

What does ethical sourcing mean to us?

  • Fair pay for farmers:
    Ensuring producers receive a living income and are paid above market rates.
  • Transparent supply chains:
    Sourcing coffee through traceable, direct relationships wherever possible.
  • Respect for communities:
    Backing partners who invest in the wellbeing of farming communities, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

We regularly review our roasters to ensure their values and practices align with our commitment to sustainability and fairness.

About Padre

Warm Welcome. Serious Coffee.

Padre Coffee is guided by a simple idea: great coffee should be welcoming, transparent, and responsibly made. They prioritise seasonal buying and full traceability, investing in long-term partnerships at origin and paying for quality to support sustainable livelihoods. Their roasting is careful and data-led - honouring origin character while delivering the balance and reliability customers can count on day after day.

Equally focused on community and education, Padre shares brewing knowledge, builds inclusive spaces, and encourages curiosity from home brewers and professionals alike. From green-bean selection to packaging and service, their approach centres on respect, sustainability, and consistency - so every cup is considered, delicious, and easy to enjoy.

Located in Melbourne

Founded in 2008

Medium Sized Roaster

Customer Reviews

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Chris Vittetoe
Golden Brew

With a French Press the flavonoid profile stands out. Very very enjoyable until the last drop. Will order more Golden Rule

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Cyn
Ground Coffee

This coffee is my favourite then orthodox.
I try get 1kg Golden rule .love that I found this.