Coffee Varietal Focus: The History of Bourbon - <p>Research and Words by Katie Burnett




There are two main coffee species that you might be aware of: Arabica and Robusta (there are other species such as libérica or Abeokutae, bu...</p>

Coffee Varietal Focus: The History of Bourbon

Research and Words by Katie Burnett There are two main coffee species that you might be aware of: Arabica and Robusta (there are other species such as libérica or Abeokutae, bu...

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Coffee People: Juan Terblanche - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


I’m glad to be a part of a generation that embraces diverse ways of connecting with people. I’ve really become a digital nomad when meeting new people, more sp...</p>

Coffee People: Juan Terblanche

By Ayanda Dlamini  I’m glad to be a part of a generation that embraces diverse ways of connecting with people. I’ve really become a digital nomad when meeting new people, more sp...

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Why Good Coffee = Good Business! - <p>Words by Iain Evans


Whether you're knee-deep in corporate mishaps, navigating the trading floor, or working on the next big project, one thing remains constant: coffee.

Here are five reaso...</p>

Why Good Coffee = Good Business!

Words by Iain Evans Whether you're knee-deep in corporate mishaps, navigating the trading floor, or working on the next big project, one thing remains constant: coffee. Here are five reaso...

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Cure vs Curse: Is coffee good for you? - <p>We asked two qualified doctors to get to grips with this age old question. They took it seriously, very seriously. 

Words By Dr Zameer Brey and Dr Neshaad Schrueder

Originally published in ...</p>

Cure vs Curse: Is coffee good for you?

We asked two qualified doctors to get to grips with this age old question. They took it seriously, very seriously.  Words By Dr Zameer Brey and Dr Neshaad Schrueder Originally published in ...

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Cafe Focus: Foakes Roastery & Bakery - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


I visited Foakes Coffee Roastery & Bakery at victory yards the other day. The best way to describe it is by comparing it to the sensation of relief. That cool breeze o...</p>

Cafe Focus: Foakes Roastery & Bakery

By Ayanda Dlamini  I visited Foakes Coffee Roastery & Bakery at victory yards the other day. The best way to describe it is by comparing it to the sensation of relief. That cool breeze o...

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Coffee Toys Giveaway #5: Discover Great Coffee Club Box - <p>What's the point of having coffee toys if you don't have any fun coffee to play around with!

We're giving 3 people the chance to win this amazing Discover Great Coffee box, filled ...</p>

Coffee Toys Giveaway #5: Discover Great Coffee Club Box

What's the point of having coffee toys if you don't have any fun coffee to play around with! We're giving 3 people the chance to win this amazing Discover Great Coffee box, filled ...

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Coffee Toys Giveaway #4: Swan Espresso Machine Nordic Grey - <p>Swan Nordic Slate Grey Espresso Maker

Affordable, super easy to use and so good-looking, this is a one touch machine, that will make you look accomplished at any gathering. Worth R3399



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Coffee Toys Giveaway #4: Swan Espresso Machine Nordic Grey

Swan Nordic Slate Grey Espresso Maker Affordable, super easy to use and so good-looking, this is a one touch machine, that will make you look accomplished at any gathering. Worth R3399 ...

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Coffee culture takes flight in Mauritius - <p>
Words by Kate Burnett

Images supplied by KIND Coffee, unless otherwise stated.



The Le Morne ocean system that makes it one of the most sought after kitesurfing destinations in the world. P...</p>

Coffee culture takes flight in Mauritius

Words by Kate Burnett Images supplied by KIND Coffee, unless otherwise stated. The Le Morne ocean system that makes it one of the most sought after kitesurfing destinations in the world. P...

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Travel: Girl Meets Kopitiam Universe - <p>A coffee tradition hundreds of years old, rooted in Robusta and layered in idiosyncrasies, intrigues art curator and voracious traveller, Nicole Siegenthaler. You don’t want to miss this jo...</p>

Travel: Girl Meets Kopitiam Universe

A coffee tradition hundreds of years old, rooted in Robusta and layered in idiosyncrasies, intrigues art curator and voracious traveller, Nicole Siegenthaler. You don’t want to miss this jo...

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Coffee Toys Giveaway #3: Thule EnRoute 4 Backpack 23L - <p>GIVEAWAY:  Thule EnRoute Backpack 23L

We don't travel anywhere without our Thule's! This is a classic worth R3 199. 

So now that it's February (insert horrified emoji ...</p>

Coffee Toys Giveaway #3: Thule EnRoute 4 Backpack 23L

GIVEAWAY:  Thule EnRoute Backpack 23L We don't travel anywhere without our Thule's! This is a classic worth R3 199.  So now that it's February (insert horrified emoji ...

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Chamberlain Coffee: From YouTube influencer to RTD Coffee Start-Up - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


Coffee has seemingly woven itself into the fabric of my identity. It’s become a defining element of who I am. I’m immersed in coffee daily – not onl...</p>

Chamberlain Coffee: From YouTube influencer to RTD Coffee Start-Up

By Ayanda Dlamini  Coffee has seemingly woven itself into the fabric of my identity. It’s become a defining element of who I am. I’m immersed in coffee daily – not onl...

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The best tiramisu ever? - <p>I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Every now and then I have a (very fussy & particular) craving for a good ice cream. I make a milk tart that I pull out at special occasions, that I als...</p>

The best tiramisu ever?

I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Every now and then I have a (very fussy & particular) craving for a good ice cream. I make a milk tart that I pull out at special occasions, that I als...

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Coffee Growing: The Possibilities of Oceanic Coffee - <p>The accepted wisdom about coffee farming conditions is changing. Rory Kleu, an agronomist, investigates the possibilities of low altitude grown coffee and smashing the myths of the coffee belt.

Mos...</p>

Coffee Growing: The Possibilities of Oceanic Coffee

The accepted wisdom about coffee farming conditions is changing. Rory Kleu, an agronomist, investigates the possibilities of low altitude grown coffee and smashing the myths of the coffee belt. Mos...

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Specialty Coffee Humour (and insights) for True Coffee Nerds: Coffee with Carly - <p>We have just come back from World of Coffee Dubai feeling inspired and ready for 2024! Now, at a trade show, there is a lot of jargon thrown around. And you're just trying to soak it all up: what ...</p>

Specialty Coffee Humour (and insights) for True Coffee Nerds: Coffee with Carly

We have just come back from World of Coffee Dubai feeling inspired and ready for 2024! Now, at a trade show, there is a lot of jargon thrown around. And you're just trying to soak it all up: what ...

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Interview: Michelle Johnson of Ghost Town Oats - <p>What Dreams are Made Of

From Barista to CEO, Michelle Johnson is blazing a trail through the world of coffee, taking big swings and making her dreams come true with bravery and self-belief. 
...</p>

Interview: Michelle Johnson of Ghost Town Oats

What Dreams are Made Of From Barista to CEO, Michelle Johnson is blazing a trail through the world of coffee, taking big swings and making her dreams come true with bravery and self-belief.  ...

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A Beginner's Guide to the Impact of Processing on Flavour - <p>Words and Images By Katie Burnett


The way a coffee is processed is an important part of shaping its flavour profile. Whether a coffee is clean and sweet, funky, fruity or floral can be determined...</p>

A Beginner's Guide to the Impact of Processing on Flavour

Words and Images By Katie Burnett The way a coffee is processed is an important part of shaping its flavour profile. Whether a coffee is clean and sweet, funky, fruity or floral can be determined...

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Cafecore: One of 2024's Trendiest Trends - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini


One of my favourite things about the start of the year, are the different niches of 2024 predictions. Be it fashion predictions, horoscope predictions, global predictions, whate...</p>

Cafecore: One of 2024's Trendiest Trends

By Ayanda Dlamini One of my favourite things about the start of the year, are the different niches of 2024 predictions. Be it fashion predictions, horoscope predictions, global predictions, whate...

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Abstract Coffee Club: coffee, community and youthful innovation - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


In light of the new year, we present a new(ish) coffee spot for us coffee connoisseurs. Abstract Coffee Club, a place that isn’t just about serving delicious co...</p>

Abstract Coffee Club: coffee, community and youthful innovation

By Ayanda Dlamini  In light of the new year, we present a new(ish) coffee spot for us coffee connoisseurs. Abstract Coffee Club, a place that isn’t just about serving delicious co...

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Cafe Focus: Cafe Chiffon - <p>Your coffee habit is what is classed as an 'everyday luxury', even when January seems far too long for your budget to stretch, you make a plan for your delicious flat white or elegan...</p>

Cafe Focus: Cafe Chiffon

Your coffee habit is what is classed as an 'everyday luxury', even when January seems far too long for your budget to stretch, you make a plan for your delicious flat white or elegan...

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