The Origin

21/09/2026

A little sunshine at The Origin 🌼💛

Fresh flowers, good coffee, and a cosy spot to slow down for a moment. Come in, take a seat and enjoy a little bit of spring with us. ☕️🌿

17/08/2026

☕️ A couple of new coffees have arrived!

We’ve been working behind the scenes to source some new specialty coffees, and now we’d love for you to come in and give them a try. 🌿

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
🍫 Chocolate
🍑 Plum
🍯 Molasses

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
🍎 Red Apple
🍊 Orange
🍇 Grapes
🍫 Cocoa Powder

Different origins, different flavours — and a nice little excuse to slow down and enjoy a cup.

Come try them as a pour over and let us know which one is your favourite. ☕️✨

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04/08/2026

Different city. Same values.

This time, the coffee cup stayed home… so the tote bag took the trip. 😄

Wherever we go, we carry more than coffee. We carry kindness, conscious choices, and a little reminder that every small action can make a difference.

From Christchurch to New York. 💚

27/07/2026

❄️ Winter has definitely arrived… and somehow coffee just tastes even better this time of year. ☕️🤍

There’s something about holding a warm cup while it’s cold outside that just makes the day a little better.

We often talk about food nourishing the body, but sometimes slowing down for ten minutes with a really good coffee nourishes the mind too.

So if you’re out and about, pop in, warm up, and let us make you a cup. We’d love to see you.

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04/06/2026

02/06/2026

🔍✨ Returning to Origin ✨🔍

Oops… left something behind? 😅☕ We’ve all done it!

To help lost treasures find their way home, we’ve created a Lost & Found section at The Origin. 🕶️🧢🧤🔑

We’ll keep items for up to 2–3 weeks before donating or responsibly passing them on. If you spot something that belongs to you, simply send us a DM, give us a call, or pop in and say hello. 😊

Know someone who might be missing an item? Share this post or send them a link — let’s help these belongings return to their origin! ❤️🏡

We’re waiting for you! ☕🌿

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29/05/2026

Know what you eat 🌱✨

Our Nourish Bowls are packed with freshness, goodness, and all the nutrients your body loves. From veggies and wholesome ingredients to refreshing flavours that leave you feeling energised.

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23/05/2026

New menu, same intention 🌿

Food is not only about taste.
It is also about how you feel afterwards.

Clean ingredients.
Gentle energy.
Nourishment without heaviness.

Introducing some new dishes from our recent menu:
✨ Teriyaki Tempeh with Quinoa Rice (GF)
✨ Chongqing DanDan Noodle Soup

A quiet space to slow down, reconnect, and nourish life.

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29/04/2026

🌸 Sakura Bourbon — Spring Limited from Japan 🌸

Bright, fresh, and softly floral — a cup that feels like cherry blossoms in bloom.

A gentle reminder that even coffee can be light, uplifting, and full of life ☕✨

Enjoy it while it’s here.

21/04/2026

From green bean to your cup ☕️🔥

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes of our sample roasting — where every coffee begins its journey.
This is where we explore, adjust, and bring out the unique character of each bean.

A small health twist:
✨ Freshly roasted coffee retains more of its natural compounds
✨ Thoughtful roasting helps balance acidity and smoothness — easier on the body, easier to enjoy

It’s part science, part feel… and a lot of care.

From origin to cup — always intentional 🤍