75Bergamot, Cherry Blossom, and Sage on a anaerobic honey build.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Honey
LightBergamotFloralHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.77/oz
Roaster
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
- Coffees in catalog
- 5
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 62.0
- Reddit sentiment
- 80/100
FreshnessRoasts to order · ships in ~2d
OriginsCOCRPAETBRBI
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 53%
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit80/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 5 in-stock lots.
- SCA grade32.5/1004/5 lots · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency68/1005/5 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay4/5
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Union Hand-Roasted is recognized as a well-established UK roaster that is widely accessible. Community members mention them as a standard option for both everyday house blends and more experimental, unique offerings like their Ugandan Excelsa. While they are not the primary focus of most enthusiast discussions, they are viewed as a reliable, mainstream choice for those exploring specialty coffee.
widely accessible UK roasterreliable house blendsinteresting experimental releasesmainstream specialty option
Threads cited (5)
- r/Coffee · 13↑ · Where can I find cascara?
- r/espresso · 6↑ · Debating swapping Ninja Luxe ES601UK for something a bit less automated… [Ninja Cafe Luxe]
- r/espresso · 4↑ · First shot with the IMS Big Bang basket - B702TFH25.5BB
- r/pourover · 4↑ · Pourover recipe suggestions for K-Ultra in larger brews (30-40g)
- r/espresso · 3↑ · Excelsa
On YouTube
7 videos · 230k combined views
Outside coverage consistently characterizes Union Hand-Roasted Coffee as a pioneer in direct trade and sustainable sourcing. Reviewers emphasize the company's commitment to building long-term, transparent relationships with farmers that go beyond standard certifications. Furthermore, observers highlight their meticulous approach to roasting, where each coffee is treated as a unique entity to showcase its specific origin characteristics. The brand is frequently described as an independent, craft-focused roaster that prioritizes quality and ethical integrity over mass-market strategies.
Pioneering direct trade modelsLong-term producer partnershipsOrigin-specific roast profilingCommitment to fair producer compensationIndependent craft roasting philosophyEmphasis on supply chain transparency
Coverage from others
- 214k views
How to brew coffee in an Aeropress - Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
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- 9k views
Union Hand Roasted coffee: Craft Roasting
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- 2k views
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee talk to Abel & Cole
Abel & Cole
- 2k views
Union Hand-Roasted CoffeeClub
Union Coffee
- 1k views
Union Coffee House Roast Cafetière Grind Coffee Review
Get Bean'd
- 1k views
Union Hand-Roasted: Going above and beyond Fairtrade
eatbigfish
- 1k views
Union Yayu Forest Coffee Beans Review.
dmc...errrmmmm coffee reviews
Flagship cafe
Retail location
London
Open in maps →Seed-city fallback applied (London, UK); the website didn't expose a specific flagship address. LLM-finder notes: The website does not list any physical retail cafe locations or a public-facing roastery address.
The catalog
5 in stock · 2 archived
75
Not ratedExpect Raspberry, Passion Fruit, and Melon from this anaerobic natural.
PA · Anaerobic Natural
LightRaspberryPassion FruitMelon
SCA 87.0
$2.39/oz
Not ratedRaspberry Jam, Papaya, and Creamy on a natural build.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
LightRaspberryPapayaOverall Sweet
SCA 87.0
$1.67/oz
Not ratedDried Mango, Guava, and Macadamia on a natural build.
BR · Natural
LightMangoGuavaMacadamia
SCA 86.5
$2.32/oz
Not ratedWhite Peach, Pear, and Honey on a white honey build.
Tarrazu, CR · White Honey
LightPeachPearHoney
SCA 85.5
$2.07/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Archived (2)
Not ratedAnaerobic Natural lot with Baked Apple, Cinnamon Crumble, and Smooth in the cup.
CR · Anaerobic Natural
LightAppleCinnamonOverall Sweet
SCA 87.0
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Not ratedWashed lot with Red Berries, Honey, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightBerryHoneyFloral
SCA 85.0
$1.46/oz
Out of stock
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