OldG Coffee – Union Hand-Roasted Coffee Review

Quick summary

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee works well for:

• Drinkers who value ethical sourcing and transparency

• People who enjoy balanced coffees with clear structure

• Homes brewing both black coffee and milk-based drinks

• Those who appreciate craft without extremes

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee is less suited to:

• Drinkers chasing unusual or highly experimental flavour profiles

• People who want tight control over origin, processing, and roast variation

• Those who prefer very dark or extreme roast styles

How Union Hand-Roasted Coffee typically tastes at home

In the cup, Union coffees tend to feel composed and intentional, with flavours that are clear but not exaggerated. The roasting style aims to express origin character while keeping the coffee comfortable to drink day to day. Union’s roasting style prioritises clarity and structure, allowing origin character to show without pushing acidity or roast intensity to extremes.

Typical characteristics include:

• Chocolate, nut, and gentle fruit notes

• Balanced sweetness rather than heavy richness

• Measured acidity that stays controlled

• Clean finishes with good structure

Union’s roast approach avoids extremes, which helps the coffee stay readable and balanced even when home brewing variables are not perfectly dialled in.

THIS MAKES UNION COFFEE FEEL CAREFULLY BUILT AND RELIABLE IN EVERYDAY USE.

Brewing methods: where Union performs best

Strong compatibility with:

• Espresso machines

• Filter / pour-over

• Cafetière / French press

• AeroPress

Generally fine with:

• Moka pots

Union coffees are designed to translate well across common home brewing methods. Results remain consistent on most home grinders, with higher-quality grinders mainly improving clarity rather than changing overall character.

Flavour structure tends to hold across methods, with small adjustments improving clarity rather than dramatically changing character.

Buying options: one-off vs subscription

Buying method changes delivery convenience and freshness timing — not the flavour profile itself.

Subscriptions allow:

• Flexible delivery schedules

• Skipping or pausing deliveries

• Regular access to freshly roasted coffee

The subscription affects delivery convenience, not flavour or quality.

Value for everyday drinking

• You value ethical sourcing and traceability

• You enjoy coffees that feel structured and well judged

• You want balance rather than extremes

• You brew regularly and want dependable results

Union focuses on clarity and consistency, which suits many drinkers but will not appeal to everyone.

Decision checkpoint

Choose Union Coffee if:

You may want to look elsewhere if:

• You prefer highly experimental or fast-changing flavour profiles

• You want very bold or heavily roasted styles

• You enjoy coffees that change dramatically with small brew tweaks

Union is a good fit if you:

• Want coffee that feels thoughtfully roasted across espresso, filter, cafetière, and AeroPress

• Switch between black coffee and milk-based drinks

• Prefer clear, balanced flavours over extremes

• Value ethical sourcing as part of your buying decision

Union may not be the best choice if you:

• Actively seek bright, experimental, or trend-led profiles

• Enjoy constant flavour variation from small brew changes

• Prefer darker or more aggressive roast styles

Union is best viewed as a steady, values-driven choice for drinkers who want clarity and consistency without sacrificing sourcing integrity.

Union offers both one-off purchases and subscriptions.

Union sits in the space between supermarket consistency and experimental specialty, offering dependable quality with ethical depth.