his is the ultimate guide to the perfect cup – whether you are an everyday enthusiast, a bean obsessive or a budding barista. Explore the exciting global scene; follow the progress of the humble bean from cultivation to coffee shop; and discover how to source, roast, grind and brew fresh coffee with confidence.
Jeremy Torz & Steven Macatonia of, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, have been a driving force in the UK coffee-scene since the mid-1990s when they opened what was the country’s first boutique micro-roastery. Union Hand-Roasted Coffee was behind the successful growth of the UK’s first quality coffee bar chain, and in recent years the two coffee-obsessed proprietors have developed an industry-leading platform for sustainable sourcing of premium quality coffees direct from farmers and producers around the world. Union Hand-Roasted Coffee supplies some of the finest restaurants, cutting edge cafes and retailers around the UK and direct from their roastery through unionroasted.com to enthusiastic coffee drinkers at home.