Union Espresso Blend

This is the 6th version of our very first seasonal espresso blend. Expect great balance and a dense creamy body and notes of dark chocolate, caramel and stone fruit acidity.
Great Taste 1 Star Award 2018, 2020 & 2022 – 2 Stars in 2019


The Coffee
50% Brazil Vermelha Mantiqueira – Pulped Natural:

The Serra de Mantiqueira stretch across São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro states. Located in the Minas Gerais state, the Mantiqueira de Minas area was the first to get a geographical indication in the Brazilian coffee industry (supported and developed by BSCA). This fresh approach, akin to ‘terroir’ in the wine industry, is redefining how people view specialty coffee from Brazil with 25 counties in the region and 7,800 producers, of which 89% are smallholders. The area comprises 69,500 hectares and altitude ranges from 900 to 1,500 masl, with a predominance of yellow varieties over the more typical red. All coffees are minimum 84 SCA points as part of the denomination and many enter the late harvest Cup of Excellence in Brazil.

The lower altitudes are often grazed by cattle and the steeper slopes compared to other parts of the state mean that the near ubiquitous mechanisation of the coffee industry in Brazil is much less commonly seen, and hand picking more prevalent. Though both red and yellow cherries are grown across the region, altitude often splits the choices, with yellow generally being grown at higher elevations and therefore forming a larger percentage of quality coffees form the region.

Once the coffee is picked, it is processed through to dry milling on the farm, and then brought to the Cocarive warehouse just outside São Lourenço. It is then rigorously cupped under the guidance of ex Brazilian cupping Champion Wellington Pereira.

50% Colombia Volcano – Washed:

Volcano Program.This program is incredibly special for a few reasons. Nariño has the highest altitude at which coffee is grown in Colombia which also means temperatures are quite low. This results in the slow maturation of cherries which ensures higher levels of sugar in the coffee. Another important factor that makes the coffee from this region so unique is the rich soil found in Nariño. Unlike many regions in Colombia, Nariño’s soil is extraordinarily rich in volcanic ash which is mainly due to the high volcanic activity in the area. Typically, volcanic ash in soil is rich in nutrients and contributes to a much healthier plant and higher complexity in the cup.

The coffee is grown at 1700-2200 metres above sea level and is a mix of several varietals consisting of Caturra, Castillo and Typica. It is a washed processed coffee.

Roasting Information

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