Stories For the World

EL UNION TAAS: MOVE ON UP

Since receiving the recognition from the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops in February 2025, we have further improved our in-store experience at El Union Coffee...

Amy Cosio

Beyond Surftown: The birth of LU, as coffee origin

First the flower At the height of the pandemic, we began a direct buying relationship with the Baguionas Farmers Association of Bagulin. Nestled between Sablan,...

Kiddo Cosio

"I LU Long Time"

What makes us think we can reclaim a phrase as complex as “me love you long time?” That’s something we’ve had to reckon with lately,...

Amy Cosio

The Real Dirt on Horchata

In the eyes of our customers, we’ve taken commodities like rice, coffee, and spices to make a rich and refreshing drink. But for our crew,...

Amy Cosio