Meet Jose Vilandy- barista champion, trainer, equipment technician and the face of wholesale client support. This Jack of many trades lives and breathes Origin and has been with us since 2006 when the wafting scent of freshly roasted coffee first brought him through our doors (literally). Jose first became interested in coffee when working as bartender... Read more
Meet Joanne Sarah Berry. She may have been born in Somerset hospital and have grown up in Hout Bay, but Origin had to go a lot further to get her back to Cape Town where she now leads Origin’s barista school. Jo’s story in coffee began with a friend who showed her how to make moka pots and how to recognise good coffee. Working in London in 2007,... Read more
Langebaan is a haven holiday town 120km North of Cape Town. A site of pilgrimage for whale watchers, wild flower enthusiasts and bird watchers, Langebaan can now also list Origin’s coffee among its attractions. So when next your desire for a tranquil holiday by the coast and authentic Cape cuisine takes you to Langebaan, you won’t have to... Read more
The River Cafe at Constantia Uitsig is now serving Origin’s coffee. For those of you who prefer the speed of this beautiful wine farm to the urban setting of Origin’s headquarters in De Waterkant, you can now enjoy great Origin coffee with breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas prepared by executive chef Luke Dale-Roberts and his team.... Read more
Joanne Berry competed this morning in the first round of the Cape Town Barista Championships, held this year at The Table Bay Hotel. Jo was the first competitor up on stage, and appeared collected despite working under the pressure of a time constraint for the set. In 15 minutes she had to prepare four espressos, four cappuccinos and four signature... Read more
