Last updated: 2026-09-12T18:31:27.655Z

[0.0 out of 5 stars — 0 ratings](https://www.coffeelist.co/b/union-coffee/foundation/reviews)

From $10.65/200g

**Process:** [Washed](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/washed)

**Region:** [Sidama, Ethiopia 🇪🇹](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/8cbdae66-defd-4c44-b21b-a55ad7722901)

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[Huehuetenango, Guatemala 🇬🇹](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/811b6c0c-dab1-4321-aa85-59100561f6ec)

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[Sumatra, Indonesia 🇮🇩](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/83becc08-bf17-463e-b262-b9e7ec7d3a49)

**Variety:** [Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon)

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[Ethiopian heirloom](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/ethiopian-heirloom)

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[Híbrido de Timor](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/hibrido-de-timor)

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[Pacas](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/pacas)

**Altitude:** ~1500 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

**Organic:** Yes

## What the Brand Says

> Our darkest roast Our darkest, Italian style roast for those looking for a strong flavour.

[UNION COFFEE · GB](https://www.coffeelist.co/b/union-coffee)

# Foundation

[View at roaster](https://unionroasted.com/products/foundation-blend)

200g

$10.65

($24.15/lbs)

1kg

$44.14

($20.02/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 75/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 32/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 68/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 72/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 5/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Dark — 6/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Cacao

Caramel

Chocolate

Dark chocolate

Fudge

Nuts

Spices

Muscovado sugar

Smoky

Spicy

Treacle

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