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What coffee should I buy for espresso?

- While we recommend certain brewing methods for certain coffees, our portfolio is roasted to taste great however you like to prepare it. - For espresso we would recommend starting with either Resolute or Stronghold, two of most approachable blends.

What coffee should I buy for filter?

- While we recommend certain brewing methods for certain coffees, our portfolio is roasted to taste great however you like to prepare it. - For filer we would recommend starting with anything from our single origin range. - Take our quiz to find our

Why is my espresso coffee ground so fine?

- As all equipment varies we’ve created a grind size which we have found is most effective across the board in creating a perfect brew. If you find that the grind size isn't working for you please contact our Customer Service team on 01326 574337 who

What grind size do I need?

- Getting the correct grind size for your coffee depends on what brewing device you’re using. As we mention above, we’d always recommend buying coffee in whole beans and grinding fresh at home to get the maximum flavour for your brew. We’ve also writ

What is Direct Trade?

- Our approach to coffee sourcing is, wherever feasible, through Direct Trade, which is really key within the speciality coffee market. This means that not only are the farmers we work with paid fairly/fairly traded with but that we develop long term

Who roasts my coffee?

- Our coffee roasters Amadeusz Wanat and Callum O’Brien are based at The Roastery in Porthleven, Cornwall. The entire team works closely with Freda, our Head of Coffee, in developing roast profiles for each of our coffees.

Where can I drink Origin Coffee?

- Origin is brewed in speciality coffee shops, boutique hotels and restaurants throughout the UK. Please contact our Customer Service team on 01326 574337 for those in your local area.

Is your coffee Fairtrade?

- We follow a sourcing practice called Direct Trade, not Fairtrade. When it comes to growing coffee, we trust it’s our producers who know how to do it best. Although Fairtrade has done so much for the coffee industry, it does come with certain restri

How should I store my coffee?

- Ideally, coffee should be stored in an airtight container, kept at room temperature and out of direct sunlight if possible. As these factors may contribute to the loss of freshness and deterioration of the coffee beans. - Shop our range of Airscape

What is my ideal rest time?

- When it comes to brewing your freshly roasted bag of coffee, you should first let it rest, giving it time to allow the flavours to open up. We'd recommend resting your coffee for between 5 and 14 days from the roast date you'll find stamped on the

Will my coffee go off?

- When stored correctly and most importantly kept dry, coffee doesn’t go off. That being said, over time coffee loses its flavour characteristics. We recommend drinking your coffee between a week and a month, for optimal taste and maximum 3 months af

Are your coffee bags recyclable?

- All of our coffee bags are fully recyclable. - You can recycle them at soft plastics collection points, or arrange collections through commercial waste handlers like First Mile. - Read more on the materials we use and why - here.

Are your pods compatible with all Nespresso machines?

- Our pods are compatible with all Nespresso machines. However, this excludes Nespresso Vertuo devices.

What brewing recipe should I use for filter?

- For all filter brewing devices including V60, cafetiere, Chemex and Kalita, a good starter brewing recipe is 60g of coffee for 1litre of water, or 15g /250g if you making a cup of coffee for one. - We also have specific brew recipes on the product

What brewing recipe should I use for espresso?

- For all espresso, a good starter brewing recipe is 18g dose, 36g yield extracted in 28-36 seconds. From here you can tweak your results based on your preferred taste. - We also have specific brew recipes on the product page where you can find the r