Eyes opening, smile widening, shoulders dropping ‒ this will be you after your first mouthful of Union speciality coffee. Kickstart your journey here.
Each and every coffee has been directly sourced from our longstanding producer partners and expertly freshly-roasted and posted to order, making this the freshest and highest quality speciality coffee.
Whatever you’re doing when your fresh Union coffee drops through the letterbox ‒ picking your playlist, fixing your bike or finding the next chapter of your book ‒ it’s time to brew and create your perfect union.
- Did you know that coffee is best enjoyed fresh? Keep it stored tightly closed, or in a container. If you are not using it all within a week or two, close tightly and pop in a freezer, taking out the amount you need at a time. Fridges are to be avoided, as they are often full of strong smell which can impart into your coffee.
- Water makes a difference! Use filtered water when possible. For the right temperature, use water just off the boil - boiling water can burn your grounds and impart bitter flavours.
- Experiment with your coffee taste! High quality speciality coffee has varied natural taste notes, emphasised by the roast. Everything from terroir to varietal to processing method, and finally brewing, makes a difference to the taste of your cup. Tasting two different coffees side by side can be a revelation! We recommend trying your coffee first black, before adding milk or sugar, so you can taste the pure flavour.
- Measure the quantity of coffee to water ratio with kitchen scales if you have them. This makes a big difference to the taste of your cup.