Learn about Coffee

From finding out how we roast our own coffee to how to create incredible latte art,

take yourself from coffee enthusiast to coffee connoisseur with these educational blogs.

Ethical Coffee

Ethical Coffee

We support initiatives at origin which improves...
Is your coffee too fresh?

Is your coffee too fresh?

Browse any aisle in your local supermarket and ...
What factors in roasting affect the flavour of the coffee?

What factors in roasting affect the flavour of the coffee?

Before it’s roasted, the untrained eye might st...
How to make the perfect barista style coffee

How to make the perfect barista style coffee

Ever tried to recreate the brew you usually cho...
Myth-busting: Is all coffee made the same way?

Myth-busting: Is all coffee made the same way?

While terroir, climate and roast levels have a ...
How to craft the perfect design into your coffee

How to craft the perfect design into your coffee

When you’re taking the time to make the perfect...
How to get the perfect grind

How to get the perfect grind

There are lots of factors that shape how your c...
Is dark more delicious? Everything you need to know about dark roast coffee

Is dark more delicious? Everything you need to know about dark roast coffee

Dark roast coffee sometimes gets a bad press – ...
Myth-busting: Are single origin coffees worth it?

Myth-busting: Are single origin coffees worth it?

Just like single malts and single vineyards, si...
Coffee cupping: how to taste like a pro

Coffee cupping: how to taste like a pro

Just like wine, coffee comes with a whole host ...
How to use the coffee taster’s flavour wheel

How to use the coffee taster’s flavour wheel

Every coffee is packed with different flavour n...
Know your coffees, from Americano to Ristretto

Know your coffees, from Americano to Ristretto

Walk into any coffee shop these days and you’re...
Myth-busting: Why a longer coffee actually has more caffeine

Myth-busting: Why a longer coffee actually has more caffeine

Do you swap your after dinner espresso for a lo...
6 tips to make the perfect espresso every time

6 tips to make the perfect espresso every time

Whether you prefer a straight shot or want the ...
The most unusual coffee shops in the world

The most unusual coffee shops in the world

Which coffee you drink is important, but where ...