UCC Coffee UK and Ireland

Meet our brands: Grand Café ☕️ Grand Café is the biggest brand in our UK portfolio. Over the course of 20 years, it has built a strong reputation not just as a coffee brand that customers love, but one that does good from seed to sip. Grand Café coffee is sustainably sourced with Fairtrade & Rainforest alliance options available, and Fairtrade decaf beans. We are continually working on initiatives to enhance the efficiency of our roastery, which is already zero waste to landfill. Discover our coffee: https://lnkd.in/eVUkxa89 #UCCcoffee #GrandCafe

Ever wondered who ensures your coffee consistently tastes great? Meet the Q Grader - the coffee world’s equivalent of a sommelier. We are lucky enough to have two Q Graders here at UCC UK & Ireland – Katherine and Luke. A Q Grader is a certified coffee expert trained to evaluate the quality of coffee through rigorous cupping (tasting) sessions. From pinpointing subtle flavour notes like orange or dark chocolate to identifying any imperfections, they make sure every sip of your coffee is the best it can be. They also spend time consulting with our customers to create bespoke coffee blends to meet their customer’s needs. In order to become Q graders, Katherine & Luke had to pass a series of sensory, olfactory, and theoretical tests, including cupping, identifying defects and grading coffee according to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards. At UCC, our Q Graders are the unsung heroes behind your morning cup. They bring science, skill, and a whole lot of passion. #UCCcoffee #Qgrader

Welcome to the team Neil Heffer, it’s great to have you on board!

Do you know the difference between arabica and robusta coffee beans? Arabica makes up 70% of global coffee consumption, with robusta making up the other 30%. Much like grapes and wine, climate and altitude play a huge part in how the two beans differ in flavour. Higher altitudes and warmer climates create a fruity, floral bean with a higher sugar content. Whereas lower altitudes and cooler climates make for a stronger, more robust bean with a lower sugar content. #UCCcoffee #coffeemythbusting

Did you guess correctly? ☕️ 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide, every day. How many cups of coffee are you contributing to that total? 😉 #UCCcoffee

Ever heard of the 'Coffee Belt'? ☕ It's a geographical zone where some of the best coffee in the world is grown. Essentially, it's an imaginary band circling the globe, right around the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn 🌍 It has the perfect conditions for coffee growing including: — A Tropical climate: Warm temperatures, ample rainfall, and no frost – exactly what coffee cherries love! — Nutrient-rich soil: Volcanic activity and tropical weather patterns create fertile ground for coffee trees to thrive. — Ideal altitude: Many of the best coffee farms are located at higher elevations within the Coffee Belt, which contributes to slower bean maturation and more complex flavours. There are three main growing regions: Latin America, Africa, and Asia/Pacific. While it's possible to grow coffee outside this zone, the quality and flavour can be significantly impacted by less-than-ideal conditions. #CoffeeBelt #UCCcoffee

Come and see us at Sirha Lyon! We have partnered with the French national Thermoplan distributor Groupe Iridis and have a joint stand at Sirha Lyon this week showcasing world-class Thermoplan equipment. Come and join us on stand 5D72 to try your hand on the only SCA approved semi-automatic coffee machine – the Black&White4 CTS2. A perfect opportunity for any budding baristas to practice their latte art ahead of the World Latte Art Championship in Geneva later this year. We also have our premium automated retail solution, the Coffee To Go on stand, and are serving Raygil Cafés coffee which is small-batch roasted and hand packed in Switzerland. UCC COFFEE SWITZERLAND AG The event runs until Monday – hope to see you there!

We are so proud of our rich, Japanese heritage. From independent coffee shops to state-of-the-art technology, coffee is thriving in Japan, and UCC has continued to grow year-on-year since our inception in 1933 by Tadao Ueshima – ‘the father of coffee in Japan’. UCC established industry-first roasteries, manufacturing plants, coffee shops, plantations and global networks through collaboration, firmly establishing ourselves as a driving force for coffee culture worldwide. We even launched the world’s first canned coffee in 1969. Today, UCC is one of the top five largest independent coffee companies in the world and the seventh largest coffee roaster in world. We are grateful to our marvellous team and incredible customers who work with us to get as many people worldwide drinking cups of our coffee. 🤎 Swipe to find out more about our roots and journey so far. #UCCcoffee #UeshimaCoffeeCompany

Ueshima's Japanese-style Pour Over Coffee bags deliver an authentic coffee experience and nod to UCC's Japanese heritage, dating back to the 1930s. The Pour Over brewing method is how coffee is traditionally enjoyed in Japan. We have given it a fresh update for modern life. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these pour over bags ensure a consistently rich and flavourful cup without any additional equipment. Perfect for hotels, cafes, and restaurants seeking to offer a premium and unique coffee experience to their guests. Buy here: https://lnkd.in/gHKWwZkZ #UCC #JapaneseCoffee #PourOver #Tradition #QualityCoffee #Hospitality

Think you know your coffee stats? Take a shot at how many cups of coffee are consumed around the world on a daily basis? ☕️