About Origin
Our story begins over 15 years ago. Founded in 2004 by Tom Sobey, Origin Coffee is an independently owned speciality coffee roaster that is bound by one central ethos; to source exceptional coffee through a sustainable, triple bottom line approach.
Tom’s always been involved in the industry, working closely for his father’s coffee business growing up. But it wasn’t until he experienced Australia’s progressive coffee culture first-hand during a trip in the early 2000s, that the idea for Origin was born. Now, with a team full of coffee professionals, a world-class coffee program, 6 coffee shops and an ever-evolving product range, Origin sits proudly as one of the longest-standing speciality coffee roasters on UK shores.
“The last 15 years have been a journey of exploration and collaboration. What we do has changed over the years, but our approach remains the same. Ultimately, it’s about respect – for the people, the process, the coffee, the brewing. We simply focus on making the coffee the best it can be. And we will continue to do this for the next 15 years..”
– Tom Sobey, Owner & Founder of Origin
Recognising knowledge and skill. Rewarding consideration and creativity. We're privileged to have worked with and supported some of the world's leading coffee professionals. Below we celebrate Freda Yuan, Dan Fellows and Josh Tarlo's outstanding achievements with Origin.
TWO TIME WINNER OF
- World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2018 & 2019
FIRST PLACE
- UK Cup Tasters Championship 2019
TWO-TIME WINNER OF
- UK Barista Championship 2016 & 2018
THREE-TIME WINNER OF
- UK Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2012, 2018 & 2019
SECOND PLACE
- UK Brewers Cup Championship 2015
- UK Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2012
