Visit the Source
AFRICA Origin Trip
Ethiopia & Kenya
When: January & February
CENTRAL AMERICA Origin Trip
El Salvador, Honduras & Nicaragua
When: March
SOUTH AMERICA Origin Trip
Brazil &* Colombia, Peru, Ecuador
When: August & September
"I advise to come with the Project Origin group because they will facilitate everything for you, from accomodation and transportation and the visit to the farms and producers. So they will make it easy for you, and you are going to enjoy it and you will love it."
Talal
Roaster, Kuwait
Why travel to origin with Project Origin
Meet coffee producers
First choice of freshly harvested coffees
See the trees where they're planted
Arrange coffees on the spot
Build relationships straight from the source
Let's source from the source together! Share your interest so we can journey to origin.
Have questions? Let's see if this helps
Insect repellent and long sleeved clothing
Sun safe gear: sunscreen, sun glasses, hat
Comfortable walking shoes (your white may no longer be white at the end of the trip)
International charging adapter (& a double adapter may be useful overnight, too)
Power packs if you want to film throughout the day
A small amount of cash (USD) for extra personal purchases
Snacks for in between meals
Giveaway materials from your roasting company to our hosts, producers, workers, and others we meet along the way
Any recommended medications by your travel doctor or personal sanitary items
Review any travel warnings relevant to you for visiting the countries on your origin trip. Many producing countries have occasional issues with civil unrest and/or protests. All travellers attending an origin trip assume responsibility for themselves and accept that there is always an element of risk travelling in developing countries. We do the best we can to keep our origin trips safe and accomodating, and encourage you to be considerate of your safety, too.
Pack for a range of temperatures! Think from 15-30degrees Celsius. It can often be quite warm at lower altitudes and in cities, but when we head up to the farms at higher altitudes, it's nice to feel comfortable. One good warm jacket and a light long layer can often be enough.
Check the vaccination & medication requirements for each country you visit and ensure you visit a travel doctor before travelling
Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes. Remember, we are visiting coffee farms, so expect to travers some dirt paths. One of our employees wore white shoes their first trip - they never did it again!
There could be children where we visit. It is not recommended you give them money, as this puts them in a vulnerable position when we leave. If you wish to give something to kids or producers,
Whilst you wait for origin trips to come around, learn about processing and labels with us.
Contract bulk blenders
Use live market updates & harvest seasons to ensure you never run out of blender stock.
Signature Coffees
Celebrating collaboration & innovation for a unique flavour experience.
Exceptional & competition quality lots
Where specialty meets finesse for the finest profiles.
