Serious Black is a seasonal blend flagship coffee designed to work well for espresso, filter, and cold brew. It features dark chocolate, creamy texture, and berry finish flavor notes. The blend is roasted to draw out deeper flavors and is designed to be easy to work with for both new and experienced baristas.
Adam Strauss and Tyler Elliott co founded Unity Sourcing & Roasting in 2017 after working together at Pushcart coffee in New York City. The roastery operates from a facility in Vernon, California, with a retail presence in Manhattan. Unity focuses on direct relationships with select coffee producing families, purchasing higher quantities at premium prices rather than spreading thin across too many origins. Coffee is roasted weekly, and the lineup rotates with single origin selections. Commonly Coffee named Unity its Roaster of the Month in August 2023.
