Origen Roasters · Portland

Batch No. 47 · roasted this week

Roasting is the last point where origin can still be ruined.

We roast in small batches, fully traceable from the farm to your cup. For homes, cafés and offices that want real specialty coffee — not just another label on the shelf.

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<12 kgper roast batch
100%origin traceability
85+minimum SCA score
7 daysfrom roast to your door

The roastery

Origen was born out of a frustration: “specialty” coffee that’s really a generic dark roast with a pretty label. We do the opposite — we roast to express the origin, not to hide it under burnt notes.

Every bag lists farm, altitude, variety, process and roast date, because that information is what really separates specialty coffee from coffee that only claims to be.

  • Real traceabilityFarm, altitude, variety and process. Not just the country.
  • Small batchesWe cup and adjust every batch before selling it.
  • FreshnessWe ship within the optimal post-roast window.
Picker with a basket harvesting coffee among the trees
Hand-picked, cherry by cherry. The farm’s work defines 60% of what reaches your cup; the roast decides whether it’s respected.

This week’s origins

Three coffees, three different landscapes.

9 oz bags, whole bean or ground for your method. We rotate origins every month with the harvest.

Nº 4588,5SCA

Ethiopia
Guji

Farm
Hambela Wamena
Altitude
2.150 m
Variety
Heirloom
Process
Natural
  • Blueberry
  • Jasmine
  • Cacao
RoastLight
Nº 4687SCA

Colombia
Huila

Farm
La Esperanza
Altitude
1.850 m
Variety
Caturra · Castillo
Process
Washed
  • Brown sugar
  • Orange
  • Walnut
RoastMedium
Nº 4789SCA

Kenya
Nyeri

Farm
Gatomboya AA
Altitude
1.900 m
Variety
SL28 · SL34
Process
Washed
  • Blackcurrant
  • Grapefruit
  • Black tea
RoastLight-medium

The roast

It’s designed, not improvised.

Every origin has its own temperature and time curve. We define it by cupping, not guessing.

  1. 01
    Origin selection

    We evaluate green coffee lots by score, traceability and flavor potential.

  2. 02
    Curve design

    Temperature and time designed to express each farm’s profile.

  3. 03
    Batch roasting

    Small batches, each one cupped before approval.

  4. 04
    Delivered at its peak

    Shipped in the first days after roasting, when the coffee is at its best.

Roast curve · Kenya Nyeri12:40 min · 406 °F
SecadoMaillard1er crackDesarrollo 196 °C °Cmin
Bean temperatureRate of rise
Freshly roasted beans spinning in the cooling tray

The cooling

“There’s no correct roast. There’s the roast that makes that coffee taste like its farm.”

— Head roaster, Origen

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Freshly roasted coffee, without remembering to order.

Every shipment brings a different origin and its tasting card. Pause or cancel anytime.

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For one or two people.

$19.99/ month

  • 1 bag (9 oz) a month
  • Rotating origin with tasting card
  • Grind of your choice
  • Free delivery in the Portland metro area
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For your every-morning coffee.

$35/ month

  • 2 bags (9 oz each) a month
  • Two origins to compare
  • Brewing guide for your method
  • Free shipping anywhere in the US
  • 10% off additional purchases
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Office

For teams of 10 to 30 people.

$100/ month

  • 4.4 lb of coffee a month
  • Machine calibration included
  • 1 barista training a year
  • Invoiced to your company
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Hand picking ripe coffee cherries
Pour-over coffee made with a gooseneck kettle

For cafés, offices and gifts

Your own roast profile, at scale.

  • Custom roasting for cafés

    A curve with your signature, plus support to calibrate your machine.

  • Office programs

    Coffee, brewing equipment and barista training for your team.

  • Cuppings and training

    Guided cupping and brewing-method sessions for teams or individuals.

  • Corporate gifts

    Coffee sets with packaging and origin notes customized with your brand.

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What people say

“We switched suppliers three times before finding a roast that respected the origin. Our customers noticed right away.”

Café owner · Seattle

“The subscription made us rediscover how much flavor changes between origins when the roast is done right.”

Subscriber since 2024

“The barista training completely raised the level of coffee in the office.”

Office operations manager

FAQ

Before you order.

Two baristas cupping coffee
What does “specialty coffee” mean?

Coffee scored above 80 on the SCA scale, with origin traceability and a distinctive flavor profile, roasted to express those traits.

How does the subscription work?

You get freshly roasted coffee every month, with rotating origins and a tasting card. Pause, switch plans or cancel anytime.

Do you do custom roasting for cafés?

Yes. We tailor the curve to the profile you’re after and help you calibrate your machines.

How long does coffee stay fresh?

We recommend enjoying it within four weeks of the roast date to get the most out of its profile.

Which brewing method do you recommend?

It depends on the origin: every bag includes a method and grind recommendation for that batch.

Do you ship outside Portland?

Yes, anywhere in the US, always within the optimal freshness window after roasting.

Order coffee

Tell us what you’re looking for.

We’ll recommend an origin to start with and arrange delivery on WhatsApp.

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