Revelation Espresso Bean 500g

Dark-roasted with bold notes of chocolate and treacle and a smooth, lingering caramel finish — Union's most popular signature espresso blend. Quality score: 84.5 SCA. Roasted fresh to order in small batches at Union's East London roastery.

Sourced through Union Direct Trade from family farmers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Rwanda and Burundi, the blend is assembled from coffees chosen specifically for their complementary flavour profiles — ensuring consistency throughout the year even as individual farms rotate seasonally.

Round and full-bodied when pulled as espresso, it also reveals notes of dark chocolate and gentle cherry when brewed as filter. Union Coffee is a certified B Corp, committed to ethical sourcing and sustainability at every step of the supply chain.

Directions for use: Best brewed as espresso using a coffee machine or bean-to-cup. Also excellent as filter (cafetiere, pour over, aeropress). Grind fresh before brewing for best results.

Ingredients: 100% speciality coffee beans.

FAQs

What does Revelation Espresso taste like?
Bold chocolate and treacle with a smooth caramel finish and no bitterness. As a filter brew, expect notes of dark chocolate and a gentle cherry undertone.

What roast level is Revelation?
Revelation is a dark roast, which gives it its full body and rich chocolatey character — ideal for espresso and milk-based drinks.

Where do the coffees in the Revelation blend come from?
The blend draws on coffees from smallholder farmers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Rwanda and Burundi. The specific farms rotate throughout the year to maintain flavour consistency.

Is Union Coffee ethically sourced?
Yes. Union operates its own Union Direct Trade programme, working directly with farmer partners to ensure fair prices, transparency and long-term relationships. Union is also a certified B Corp.

How should I store my coffee?
Store in an airtight container away from heat, light and moisture. Once opened, use within 4 weeks for optimum freshness. Union recommends buying whole bean and grinding fresh before each brew.