The Union Roastery: Unleashing the Flavour

Union will present exciting craft coffee live roasting demonstrations during each session, filling the 'Soho' festival zone with the best smell in the world! Recreating the buzz and energy of their East London Roastery, the Union Roastery will once again be on tour as a major highlight of The London Coffee Festival.  The artisan duo behind Union will be firing up their San Francisco Roaster, utalising their craftsmanship to create an amazing aromatic experience, calling on all 5 senses to create consistent and flavour filled roasts.

THE DAILY DRAW:  This is your chance to win some delicious coffee and a good old sturdy mug to enjoy it out of. Visit http://www.unionroasted.com/dailydraw to enter!

Activity Timetable Craft Roasting THU 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30 FRI 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30 SAT 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 SUN 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 Pro-Amateur Flavour Challenge THU 11:30 / 14:00 / 16:00 FRI 11:30 / 14:00 / 16:00 SAT 12:30 / 14:30 / 17:30 SUN 12:30 / 14:30 / 17:30

The Flavour Stations

 

Flavour Station One: Roasting Unlocking the unique and bold flavours within the world’s finest coffee beans begins in the roaster. Watch the expert roastmasters at work, and learn how they are able to judge the timing and temperature to perfection, delicately drawing out the flavour notes of each bean.  Watch as the beans turn from raw green, through to straw yellow, and finally rich, sumptuous brown. Savour the aroma as the beans reach their optimum state and flood into the cooling tray, ready to be brewed and enjoyed.
Flavour Station Two: Brewing Once the coffee has been expertly roasted, responsibility passes to the barista to brew it up, ready for your cup. Come and meet Union's barista team brewing up a storm with the V60, aeropress and siphon – tools of the trade for the filter enthusiast. Learn how to brew the best cup of coffee at home or, simply let the team craft the perfect cappuccino, latte or flat white from the espresso bar.
Flavour Station Three: Tasting The proof of careful roasting and brewing is in your palette being awakened by the harmonious flavour notes in the coffee, as you take that first delicious sip. The range of flavours you can experience with a cup of coffee is immense – from floral notes to citrus, berry-like, nut-like, or even candy. Come and find out how to identify each of these flavours, and take part in the Pro-Amateur Flavour Challenge. Spot the odd one of three brewed coffees through taste alone. Union will pit industry experts against home coffee enthusiasts thrhoughout the festival, all in the name of good taste. Check out your position on our ever-changing leaderboard!