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Ethiopian Coffee Culture

October 31, 2018

The Ethiopian coffee ceremony is an important part of their culture. The traditional preparation is a time-consuming process...

At Origin – Peru

October 31, 2018

Farmers have around 5 hectares, and often have small side jobs such as growing vegetables for home consumption...

In the land of a thousand smiles

October 31, 2018

Rwanda is a small country at the heart of Africa, with a population of 11 million people. Sitting directly on the equator...

Guatemala bee project – an update

October 31, 2018

Genaro Simalaj, who works with Pueblo a Pueblo, has been teaching the group all the beekeeping skills they need to know...

The Further Costs of Coffee Production

October 31, 2018

How many coffee producers are there in the world, how many of them are small, medium or big?...

Modern Slavery

October 31, 2018

We want the people that drink our coffee to know that we source our coffee ethically and ...

The Cost of Coffee Production

October 31, 2018

As you know Union has been sourcing, roasting, living and loving good coffee since 2001. I started...

Good work, a Bee Plus

October 31, 2018

Many countries in the world have documented a great decline in bee populations and the corresponding impact on...

The secrets behind cupping

October 31, 2018

The art of cupping has gained a lot of attention over the past few years. Where cupping was once done secretly behind...

Better coffee, better day

October 31, 2018

In Ethiopia, largely acknowledged as the birthplace of coffee, it’s an honour to be invited to the much...

At origin: Yayu Coffee Forest in Ethiopia

October 31, 2018

One of the last remaining mountain forest fragments of Arabica Coffee (coffee arabica) in the world, the Yayu Coffee Forest...

Discover the Beans: Los Lajones Natural Geisha, Sweet Princess

October 30, 2018

Clean and sweet with tangy red apple acidity. Syrupy sweetness, redcurrants and black cherry juice...

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