Lavazza vs Origin Coffee

The verdict

Lavazza and Origin Coffee, compared on every specification their makers publish.

Who each one suits

Lavazza

Anybody who wants Italian espresso blends rather than single origin coffee

Origin Coffee

UK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fast

What each one costs

PriceNot publicly statedNot publicly stated

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

LavazzaOrigin Coffee
Brand founded—2004
Based inTurin, ItalyPorthleven, Cornwall, England
Best forAnybody who wants Italian espresso blends rather than single origin coffeeUK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fast
What sets it apartA family roaster since 1895 that built its name on blending, not on naming farms—
Coffee Shops—7
Coffees Reviewed5—
Despatch Speed—Roasted and despatched the next working day on orders before 23:59
Flavoured Line✕—
Founded Year—2004
Founder—Tom Sobey
Gift Sets Reviewed0—
Grind OptionsEspresso, Whole bean—
OriginSouth America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, India, JavaBrazil, Kenya, Colombia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South America, Central America
Packaging Note—One or two 250g bags go in a letterbox-friendly parcel, under Royal Mail's large-letter height limits
Processing MethodWashed, Natural—
Roast Date Printed✕—
Roast LevelsMedium, DarkLight
Roast Style—Light, in the Nordic-influenced speciality tradition
Roaster CityTurinPorthleven, Cornwall
Roaster CountryItalyUnited Kingdom
Roaster Country CodeITUK
Shipping Checked At—2026-09-07
Shipping Currency—GBP
Shipping Customs Note—Import duty and local taxes are the buyer's responsibility, and Origin says so plainly. It cannot ship lithium batteries to China.
Shipping Domestic—UK under £35: Royal Mail Tracked 48 £2.95, Tracked 24 £3.95. £35 and over: Tracked 48 free, Tracked 24 £1.95. Subscriptions: Tracked 48 free. Over 2kg goes DPD next day, free.
Shipping Free Threshold—£35 within the UK
Shipping International—Europe £12.95, North America £14.95, rest of world £19.95
Shipping Weight Cap—1.75kg outside the UK; email for a quote above it
Ships toUS, UK, EU, worldwideUK, EU, US, worldwide
Ships to NoteSold widely in Europe and internationally through supermarkets and the maker's own regional stores.Ships worldwide from Cornwall. Orders outside the UK are capped at 1.75kg; above that Origin asks you to email for a quote.
Subscription Available✕✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, SpiceChocolate, Nutty, Caramel & toffee, Berry, Creamy

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Lavazza
  • +Nine origins named across the range including Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala and Costa Rica
  • +Washed and natural processing both published, which most roasters here omit
  • +1kg bags, the largest format on this site, from a roaster founded in 1895
  • −No roast date is printed and no subscription is offered
  • −No certifications are published on any bag in the range
  • −Two tasting notes across five coffees, and one of them is a single word
Full Lavazza review →
Origin Coffee
  • +Roasted and despatched the next working day on orders placed before 23:59, which is the tightest published roast-to-post window of any roaster here.
  • +One or two 250g bags go in a letterbox-friendly parcel, so a delivery does not need anybody at home and does not sit in a depot losing freshness.
  • +Ships worldwide from Cornwall - UK, EU, US and beyond - where most roasters on this site ship domestically only.
  • +A certified B Corp roasting since 2004, with seven coffee shops of its own, so the sourcing claims are backed by certification rather than adjectives.
  • +Free UK delivery over £35, and a subscription that ships free on every order regardless of value.
  • −Priced in pounds, so North American buyers pay a converted price plus £14.95 shipping before any import duty.
  • −Import duty and local taxes outside the UK are the buyer's responsibility, and Origin states it does not cover them.
  • −Orders outside the UK are capped at 1.75kg, above which you have to email for a quote rather than simply checking out.
  • −Roasts light in the Nordic-influenced tradition throughout, which is a narrower house style than roasters offering a full light-to-dark range.
  • −Subscription management is through their iOS and Android app, with no web route stated.
Full Origin Coffee review →

Every specification, side by side

LavazzaOrigin Coffee
The maker
Brand founded—2004
Based inTurin, ItalyPorthleven, Cornwall, England
Who it suits
Best forAnybody who wants Italian espresso blends rather than single origin coffeeUK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fast
What sets it apartA family roaster since 1895 that built its name on blending, not on naming farms—
Specifications
Coffee Shops—7
Coffees Reviewed5—
Despatch Speed—Roasted and despatched the next working day on orders before 23:59
Flavoured Line✕—
Founded Year—2004
Founder—Tom Sobey
Gift Sets Reviewed0—
Grind OptionsEspresso, Whole bean—
OriginSouth America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, India, JavaBrazil, Kenya, Colombia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South America, Central America
Packaging Note—One or two 250g bags go in a letterbox-friendly parcel, under Royal Mail's large-letter height limits
Processing MethodWashed, Natural—
Roast Date Printed✕—
Roast LevelsMedium, DarkLight
Roast Style—Light, in the Nordic-influenced speciality tradition
Roaster CityTurinPorthleven, Cornwall
Roaster CountryItalyUnited Kingdom
Roaster Country CodeITUK
Shipping Checked At—2026-09-07
Shipping Currency—GBP
Shipping Customs Note—Import duty and local taxes are the buyer's responsibility, and Origin says so plainly. It cannot ship lithium batteries to China.
Shipping Domestic—UK under £35: Royal Mail Tracked 48 £2.95, Tracked 24 £3.95. £35 and over: Tracked 48 free, Tracked 24 £1.95. Subscriptions: Tracked 48 free. Over 2kg goes DPD next day, free.
Shipping Free Threshold—£35 within the UK
Shipping International—Europe £12.95, North America £14.95, rest of world £19.95
Shipping Weight Cap—1.75kg outside the UK; email for a quote above it
Ships toUS, UK, EU, worldwideUK, EU, US, worldwide
Ships to NoteSold widely in Europe and internationally through supermarkets and the maker's own regional stores.Ships worldwide from Cornwall. Orders outside the UK are capped at 1.75kg; above that Origin asks you to email for a quote.
Subscription Available✕✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, SpiceChocolate, Nutty, Caramel & toffee, Berry, Creamy

Lavazza vs Origin Coffee: common questions

Is Lavazza or Origin Coffee cheaper?

Lavazza starts at Not publicly stated, and Origin Coffee at Not publicly stated.

Who is Lavazza for?

Anybody who wants Italian espresso blends rather than single origin coffee

Who is Origin Coffee for?

UK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fast

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