Roaster · United Kingdom
Origin Coffee
Pioneering Cornwall-based roaster, one of the UK's earliest specialty names.
Origin Coffee was founded in Cornwall in 2004 by Tom Sobey, making it one of the United Kingdom's earliest specialty roasters, well ahead of London's third-wave boom. From its far-southwest base, Origin built a national reputation for sustainability, long-term sourcing relationships, and consistent quality, later expanding with London cafés. Its longevity and ethical focus give it a foundational place in British specialty coffee history.
In the Encyclopedia
Beans from Origin Coffee
Colombia · Huila
Calliandra
Washed Geisha from Colombia's Ocampo family with clean, floral notes.
Burundi · Kayanza
Pathfinder
Seasonal Burundian espresso showcasing distinctive terroir from Muyinga District.
La Palma
Exceptional Marshell variety from Peru with clarity, complexity, and sharp red fruit notes.
Colombia · Huila
Black Cedar
Naturally processed Geisha from Colombia's Ocampo family with raspberry and elderflower notes.
Stronghold
Bold traditional espresso blend with low acidity and rich mouthfeel.
Burundi · Kayanza
Karira Hill
Burundi coffee with bright citrus, dark fruit, and elegant Earl Grey-like bitterness.
Origins they source from
Colombia
Huila
Colombia's most awarded department — sweet, complex washed coffees with caramel, red fruit, and bright acidity.
Ethiopia
Guji
A relatively young star origin known for clean, intensely floral and stone-fruit-driven micro-lots.
Last updated: June 26, 2026