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Each March, we take a dedicated moment to recognise the women whose leadership, dedication, and expertise shape coffee at every stage of its journey, from farming and processing to sourcing, roasting, and service.
Supporting women in coffee at Origin is one of the most direct ways we can contribute to a fairer, more resilient industry. When women have agency in coffee production, the impact extends far beyond individual producers, communities strengthen, economic opportunity expands, and future generations inherit a supply chain built on greater equity.
Our ongoing sourcing programmes, Atlas and Beija Flor, were founded on these principles, working with women producers across various producing regions to support leadership, visibility, progress, economic independence and long‑term sustainability. Women in Coffee is a dedicated moment to bring this work into focus, creating space to recognise achievements, contributions, and how this work is shaping the future of our industry, for the better.
Throughout March, we’re proud to share a lineup of exceptional coffee shaped by women. This year’s collection spotlights six coffees produced or led by women across Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Peru; bringing together producers we’ve worked with over many years alongside newer connections. The collection will be released in stages across the month, and spans a range of origins, varietals, and processing methods that we are excited to invite our community to explore with us.
The design for this year’s collection was created using Suminagashi ink marbling, painted by hand by Bryony and Polina, our design partners at A‑Side creative studio. Suminagashi is a Japanese technique where ink is floated on water and gently guided into evolving patterns. Each layer makes space for the next, evolving over time as the ink builds. The process responds to change while remaining connected, and honouring what came before, a thoughtful reflection of women’s contributions across coffee, where individual actions can create ripples that extend through communities and generations.
2026 marks an important moment for women working in agriculture worldwide. Named by the United Nations as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, a campaign intended to bring global attention to the essential role women play across agricultural systems, and the challenges they face. Women represent a significant proportion of the agricultural workforce, yet their contributions are often undervalued, with many experiencing insecure work, limited protections, and fewer opportunities. In coffee alone, women make up around 70% of the workforce involved in coffee production, yet less than 30% are in ownership or management positions, and often have less access to necessary resources, like land, credit lines and education. This recognition acknowledges their impact, amplifies their voices, and supports progress toward fairer, more resilient food and farming systems.