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Scottish Aeropress Championships 2016

October 31, 2018

The World Aeropress Championship has developed something of a reputation for each participating country...

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...

Perfect gifts for Father’s Day

October 31, 2018

For the gentleman drinker, the refined classic or the daredevil in your life....

Coffee in Good Spirits 2015

October 31, 2018

We know that cold coffee works. Cold Brewed coffee has been the break-out success of the past few years...

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...

The Great Caffeine Debate

October 30, 2018

Last month we introduced you to our new coffee cherry fruit, Cascara that makes a rather delicious infusion tea...

Perfect coffee pairs with traditional Christmas treats

October 30, 2018

Ahead of the holidays, Steven who is responsible for coffee sourcing, proposes his coffee and food matches for the traditional festive...

The Union Barista Championships 2014

October 30, 2018

We welcomed a lovely crowd of talented baristas to the roastery in east London last week, for the 2014 Barista Championships...

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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