Union Hand Roasted Coffee - Revelation Blend Espresso Coffee Beans - Dark Roast (Pack of 1kg)

Product Information

Steven: As with all coffee and creating blends, it’s about getting to know the characteristics you get from different origins and processing methods. Is there a simple way to break down the different types of coffee beans, grounds, blends, brews etc..? There are a lot of different options which seem pretty overwhelming right now. Our founders, Jeremy and Steven, developed our Revelation recipe and roast profile and what better way to celebrate it than to sit them down for a Q&A. Have a read and discover exactly how Revelation came to be and learn a few secrets behind one of our most popular coffees… Third, the general style of coffee is different, people have different preferences in the profile of coffee they’re drinking. People's preferences have become more delicate, more developed and more balanced flavours. Revelation has gotten lighter in roast over the years, which has allowed us to keep the sweetness but drive more brightness and complexity of flavour.

Second, the way people drink their coffee has changed, which is something we had to consider over time. Where coffee drinkers once have had a 12 oz. coffee, today they’ll have something a lot smaller or with less milk, or even just filter. This has encouraged roasters to re-evaluate how “robust” or intense their espresso needs to be. Revelation was first created to be able to cut through large volumes of milk, which is no longer the case to the same extent, so we’ve tweaked and refined it because of this. Inside every coffee bean you’ll find a number of organic materials such as acids, sugars, proteins and of course, caffeine. During brewing, these materials are extracted from the coffee in varying degrees. Calculating the caffeine content for an average cup is always going to be difficult due to a large number of factors that affect the extraction: Coffee dose – the higher the dose of coffee you’re using for a cup, the higher the caffeine content - naturally!Steven: I like to think of Revelation as the personality of Union. Although we created Revelation from a humble beginning, we were driven by curiosity, liberation and this has enabled us to continue our everlasting pursuit for some of the most extraordinary coffees in the world. No! Despite the classic intense taste of espresso, on average there is more caffeine per serving in a filter coffee. Espresso contains more caffeine per ml (around 2.1mg per ml on average) than filter coffee (around 0.4mg per ml on average), but the serving is a lot smaller meaning the total caffeine in a single espresso is less than the total in a cup of brewed filter coffee. Jeremy: We were also working with a lot of restaurants serving straight espresso. So, the idea behind our first espresso blend was that it should have sweetness, it should be smooth on the palate but still bold enough to come through that milk. It’s important to note that there’s a lot of variation in coffee dosage used across the industry, and this will affect the caffeine content in your cup of coffee. These values are taken from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Hey everyone! Recently I've been pretty curious about getting into coffee as a hobby. I've watched a few videos, basics with babish's coffee episode comes to mind immediately, but I'm still a little lost on where I can start.

Jeremy: Putting a blend together, whether espresso or filter, you’re trying to find complementary and harmonising flavours, ones that work well with each other not just in that moment, but sequentially. I think a good espresso should always have a beginning, a middle and an end. The all over the palate, progressive experience is what we wanted Revelation to offer.At Union, we decaffeinate our coffee using the CO2 process. Although it sounds quite scientific, it’s a natural process which only uses water and carbon dioxide. Water is steamed onto the unroasted coffee beans to open their pores and enable liquid CO2 to absorb the caffeine, this is then pumped into an “evaporator” where it’s converted into a gas again to be separated. Want to learn more?

Steven - it will always remind me of him as we created it together it was the very start of our journey. There’s an average of 96mg of caffeine in one cup of coffee (8 fl oz / 240ml) when filter brewed using 60g of ground coffee per litre. There’s an average of 63mg of caffeine in a single shot of espresso (1 fl oz / 30 ml) when using 7g of coffee. Roast degree – caffeine is relatively stable at high temperatures, so it does not break down during the roasting process. If you weigh your beans before brewing, you may end up with more caffeine in your cup when using a darker roast coffee, as darker roast beans weigh less than lighter roast beans (due to moisture loss during the roasting process). Darker coffees are also more soluble, meaning you may be able to extract more of the caffeine present in dark roast coffee than a light roast. Our Revelation Espresso Beans are carefully selected from the finest coffee plantations around the world, ensuring only the highest quality beans make it into each bag. Hand-roasted in small batches by our skilled artisans, these beans boast a distinctive flavor profile that showcases a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, smooth caramel, and a delightful hint of fruity acidity. With each sip, you'll experience the perfect balance of flavors that is characteristic of a truly exceptional espresso. Expertly Crafted for Optimal Flavor and Freshness

Already a customer?

Revelation creates rippling waves of flavour that you desire from an espresso, yet however you brew, it continues to taste delicious. As Jeremy mentioned, over the years we’ve refined the profile in line with changing flavour preferences from our fans. A comforting staple in your daily routine or a must-have before a busy day, coffee is entrenched in our daily lives. Here at Union, enjoying freshly-roasted coffee which tastes delicious is our top priority – and we also enjoy the caffeine buzz! We were roasting a dark profile but wanted it to be distinguishable from the other coffees available. We had the dark roast style, but we wanted cleaner, sweeter, rounder flavours.

Steven: Its versatility makes it very popular. It presents a range of different approaches for people, almost whichever way you brew it you get a great cup of coffee. However you brew it - espresso, cafetiere, filter - Revelation is a balanced blend which makes a wonderfully full-bodied cup. I still enjoy brewing it from a cafetiere! Up till now, I've been using a coffee maker fit for beans and ground coffee, but honestly it's pretty bulky, takes up a decent chunk of counter space and is a bit of an eye sore in general. I've been using Tim Hortons for a while (very kindly gifted to me) and it's really tasty, but running low now and looking for some other options in general. Jeremy: Revelation has slightly changed over time due to a number of reasons, I think the changes come from three different directions. From approximately 300 initial members in 2001, the cooperative has expanded to over 1,500 members, of whom about 35 per cent are women. We have worked with the cooperative to fund processing facilities and to provide training in growing high quality coffee, allowing farmers to earn more for their crop. The premium we pay has contributed towards health insurance for cooperative members, improved housing with hygienic flooring, tile roofing and furniture, and economic stability in the local area through the creation of shops and local banks. Being able to eat three balanced meals a day has resulted in improved nutrition and health. Experience the true essence of coffee with Union Hand Roasted - Revelation Espresso Beans. Our meticulously sourced and expertly roasted beans offer an unrivaled taste and aroma that will surely satisfy even the most discerning coffee enthusiasts. Crafted with passion and perfection, our 1kg bag of espresso beans is a must-have for any coffee lover's collection. Premium Quality Beans for Exceptional Espresso

Home - It just reminds me of everything we do together, keeping me centred and grounded. Revelation feels a comfortable place to be. Steven: We first developed Revelation, or TM Espresso as it was called in those days, in 1994. The first of the third wave cafes were opening up, the coffee chains we know today and the average size of the coffees sold were 12 oz. or 16 oz. large. When we set out to create our espresso blend, it was about having enough heft behind the flavour of the coffee to stand out in those sort of size drinks. The amount of caffeine will be different from cup to cup. Coffee caffeine content varies due to a number of factors such as variety, roast level and grind size.