Stronghold by Origin Coffee Roasters

Published on 27 February 2026 at 13:00

Roast Records V001 - Stronghold by Origin

Welcome to volume 1 of Roast Records, where we discover new and exciting coffees that can be enjoyed at home in a variety of different brewing methods, from V60 pour-over to espresso. 

In this edition we will be discussing Stronghold by the legendary Origin coffee roasters. 

Tasting Notes

Dark chocolate

Fudge 

Brown sugar

 

Origin and region 

Brazil

Serra de São Domingos

Sul de Minas

Recommend Brew Method

Espresso

Flat white

The Brew 

Let's start with the brew itself. Stronghold is a balanced coffee, roasted a bit darker than Origin would normally, elevating the chocolate flavour this coffee possesses.

It tastes best in an espresso-based beverage, such as a latte or flat white, because the milk brings out the fudge flavour to the forefront. However, I also tried this in a V60 pour-over to gain a more comprehensive taste impression. 

The body of this coffee leans into a heavy dark chocolate taste, leaving a smooth sweet aftertaste like the fudge or brown sugar the tasting notes suggest. 

Origins history 

Origin was established in 2004 and has since grown to become one of the top speciality coffee roasters in Europe, appearing in both home coffee bars and numerous cafes throughout the continent.

The company's headquarters are located in Porthleven, Cornwall, England, where they roast their amazing coffee and provide barista classes. Origin also has cafes located in London, Bristol and even Edinburgh.

On the 10th of January, Origin announced a partnership with one of the UK's largest coffee shops, Cornish Bakery. This brings an exciting new look to the commercial coffee scene. 

Culmination 

Finally, if you're searching for a rich, smooth espresso, Stronghold by Origin is a fantastic coffee.

For new at-home baristas searching for something substantial and made by a reputable roaster, I think this is a great place to start, especially at a competitive price of £36.50 per kilogramme. 

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