{"product_id":"hand-blend-ground-coffee-200g","title":"Hand Blend Ground Coffee 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebold, dark-roasted everyday blend\u003c\/strong\u003e delivering deep natural sweetness and a smooth, full-bodied finish. Works equally well black or with milk. Pre-ground for cafetiere. Roasted fresh to order in East London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced through \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Direct Trade\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blend supports smallholder farming communities with transparent, above-market pricing. Each bag is roasted by hand in small batches at Union's East London roastery, with every order made fresh to guarantee maximum flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnion is a certified \u003cstrong\u003eB Corp\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of a small number of UK coffee roasters to hold this accreditation for social and environmental performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-ground for cafetiere. Add 1 heaped tablespoon per cup, pour over water just off the boil, steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly and pour. Store in an airtight container away from heat, light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% ground speciality coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hand Blend taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold and full-bodied with a deep natural sweetness and smooth finish — no bitterness. It's Union's most versatile everyday blend, great both black and with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hand Blend a dark roast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Hand Blend is a dark roast, which gives it its rich, intense character. Dark roasting brings out chocolate and caramel notes while producing a heavier body in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat brewing methods work best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pre-ground version is optimised for cafetiere (French press). The coffee also works well as a stovetop Moka pot brew. For espresso, Union recommends the wholebean version, ground to your machine's specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this coffee ethically sourced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like all Union coffees, Hand Blend is sourced through Union Direct Trade — Union's own programme for working directly with farmers at origin, ensuring fair prices, transparency and long-term investment in farming communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fresh is the coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnion roasts every bag fresh to order. Coffee is at its best within 4–6 weeks of roasting, so ordering direct ensures you receive freshly roasted coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Roasted Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49148504998140,"sku":"URC3529","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/URC18_large_900df23b-31dc-4a60-8581-71c39febd419.jpg?v=1780256012","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/hand-blend-ground-coffee-200g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}