Origin Coffee vs Peet's Coffee

The verdict

Origin Coffee and Peet's Coffee, compared on every specification their makers publish.

Who each one suits

Origin Coffee

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

Peet's Coffee

Dark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks

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.

Origin CoffeePeet's Coffee
Brand founded2004—
Based inPorthleven, Cornwall, EnglandEmeryville, California, United States
Best forUK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fastDark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks
What sets it apart—Alfred Peet's dark roasting style, which is where American speciality coffee started
Coffee Shops7—
Coffees Reviewed—3
Despatch SpeedRoasted and despatched the next working day on orders before 23:59—
Flavoured Line—✕
Founded Year2004—
FounderTom Sobey—
Gift Sets Reviewed—0
OriginBrazil, Kenya, Colombia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South America, Central AmericaIndonesia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Kenya, Nicaragua
Packaging NoteOne or two 250g bags go in a letterbox-friendly parcel, under Royal Mail's large-letter height limits—
Roast LevelsLightMedium, Dark
Roast StyleLight, in the Nordic-influenced speciality tradition—
Roaster CityPorthleven, CornwallEmeryville, California
Roaster CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUKUS
Shipping Checked At2026-09-07—
Shipping CurrencyGBP—
Shipping Customs NoteImport duty and local taxes are the buyer's responsibility, and Origin says so plainly. It cannot ship lithium batteries to China.—
Shipping DomesticUK 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 InternationalEurope £12.95, North America £14.95, rest of world £19.95—
Shipping Weight Cap1.75kg outside the UK; email for a quote above it—
Ships toUK, EU, US, worldwideUS, worldwide
Ships to NoteShips worldwide from Cornwall. Orders outside the UK are capped at 1.75kg; above that Origin asks you to email for a quote.Ships internationally by USPS only; international subscriptions do not get free shipping.
Subscription Available✓✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, Nutty, Caramel & toffee, Berry, CreamyChocolate, Citrus, Spice, Caramel & toffee, Nutty, Berry

Pros and cons

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

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 →
Peet's Coffee
  • +Published grind guidance across methods, fine for espresso through to coarse as sea salt for cold brew
  • +100% arabica across the range, in 298g to 510g bags
  • +Both ground and whole bean versions of the same blend, so the choice is yours
  • −Three coffees reviewed, the smallest range here
  • −No certifications: the sourcing claim is that Peet's is actively engaged in driving positive impact, with nothing behind it
  • −No origin countries and no roast date published
Full Peet's Coffee review →

Every specification, side by side

Origin CoffeePeet's Coffee
The maker
Brand founded2004—
Based inPorthleven, Cornwall, EnglandEmeryville, California, United States
Who it suits
Best forUK and European buyers who want light-roast speciality coffee shipped fastDark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks
What sets it apart—Alfred Peet's dark roasting style, which is where American speciality coffee started
Specifications
Coffee Shops7—
Coffees Reviewed—3
Despatch SpeedRoasted and despatched the next working day on orders before 23:59—
Flavoured Line—✕
Founded Year2004—
FounderTom Sobey—
Gift Sets Reviewed—0
OriginBrazil, Kenya, Colombia, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South America, Central AmericaIndonesia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Kenya, Nicaragua
Packaging NoteOne or two 250g bags go in a letterbox-friendly parcel, under Royal Mail's large-letter height limits—
Roast LevelsLightMedium, Dark
Roast StyleLight, in the Nordic-influenced speciality tradition—
Roaster CityPorthleven, CornwallEmeryville, California
Roaster CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUKUS
Shipping Checked At2026-09-07—
Shipping CurrencyGBP—
Shipping Customs NoteImport duty and local taxes are the buyer's responsibility, and Origin says so plainly. It cannot ship lithium batteries to China.—
Shipping DomesticUK 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 InternationalEurope £12.95, North America £14.95, rest of world £19.95—
Shipping Weight Cap1.75kg outside the UK; email for a quote above it—
Ships toUK, EU, US, worldwideUS, worldwide
Ships to NoteShips worldwide from Cornwall. Orders outside the UK are capped at 1.75kg; above that Origin asks you to email for a quote.Ships internationally by USPS only; international subscriptions do not get free shipping.
Subscription Available✓✓
Tasting NotesChocolate, Nutty, Caramel & toffee, Berry, CreamyChocolate, Citrus, Spice, Caramel & toffee, Nutty, Berry

Origin Coffee vs Peet's Coffee: common questions

Is Origin Coffee or Peet's Coffee cheaper?

Origin Coffee starts at Not publicly stated, and Peet's Coffee at Not publicly stated.

Who is Origin Coffee for?

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

Who is Peet's Coffee for?

Dark roast American coffee from the roaster that taught the founders of Starbucks

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