Roast date
Freshness information is more useful than a distant best-before date.
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Coffee beans
Roasts and origins matched to the way you brew and the flavours you enjoy.
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Interactive bean tool
Plan my bean purchase →Compare bag size, cost and freshness fit.
Use your daily coffees and dose to see how long each real UK pack could last.
What to look for
The important differences, explained in ordinary language.
Brew recommendation
Espresso and filter labels are guidance, but your own taste still decides.
Flavour direction
Chocolate and nut notes are often approachable; fruit-led coffees can taste brighter.
Database records
View the full categoryFrom £7.95
Current model · A familiar, fuller espresso that can stand up in milk drinks
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee Revelation Signature Espresso
A long-running signature espresso blend with a bold chocolate-and-caramel flavour direction.
Open database record →From £12.5
Current model · Balanced everyday espresso served black or with milk
Origin Coffee Resolute
A seasonal flagship espresso blend built around stone fruit, caramel and milk-chocolate notes.
Open database record →From £15.25
Current model · Freshly roasted, approachable speciality espresso and milk drinks
Square Mile Red Brick
A seasonal espresso blend currently described with red apple, toffee, chocolate and hazelnut notes.
Open database record →From £20.85
Current model · Approachable everyday espresso
Lavazza Espresso Barista Perfetto
A medium-roast 100% Arabica blend with a round profile and floral notes.
Open database record →Questions worth asking
Light or dark roast?
Lighter roasts often emphasise acidity and origin character; darker roasts lean towards bitterness, body and roast flavours.
How much should I buy?
Buy an amount you can use while it still tastes lively, and store it sealed away from heat and light.
Supporting guide
Does a better coffee grinder really matter?
Why freshness and even grinding can change your coffee more than a costly machine.
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