



For a rich and balanced espresso, the Union Hand-Roasted Foundation Espresso is an excellent choice. This whole bean coffee is a dark roasted blend of Guatemalan, Sumatran, and Ethiopian beans, hand-roasted in London to develop deep flavour. It's perfect for home espresso machines, offering a heavy bodied taste that echoes traditional Italian roasts.
Foundation is a dark roasted blend of Guatemalan, Sumatran and Ethiopian coffees - a balanced, heavy bodied coffee. Foundation is a 'no holds barred' Arabica blend echoing the dark, sweet roasts of Southern Italy and Sicily.
We hand-roast our coffee in small batches to develop delicious flavour and aroma for each individual coffee.
All our coffee is sourced according to our Union Direct Trade principles. More than just paying a fair price, Union Direct Trade means we work in partnership with farmers to improve the quality of both coffee and livelihoods longterm. We pay farmers minimum 25% above Fairtrade prices and ensure they follow our Code of Conduct covering labour laws and sustainability.
Preparation and Usage: The Perfect Espresso 17-19g of coffee - use scales for best results. Set your machine at ~91 degrees and aim for 21-25s extraction time. You should end up with 27-30g of delicious coffee. Enjoy!
Package type: Bag - Paper
Storage: Keep your coffee fresh - seal tightly and store in freezer. Best brewed before: See side of bag