Coffee Club Review (by Baby Yoda) - Gather Coffee's Adventure Blend - <p>The Adventure Blend from Gather Coffee - Richards Bay :  This is the way.

If South Africa’s coffee scene were the Star Wars Universe, then Richard's Bay would likely be an obscure an...</p>

Coffee Club Review (by Baby Yoda) - Gather Coffee's Adventure Blend

The Adventure Blend from Gather Coffee - Richards Bay :  This is the way. If South Africa’s coffee scene were the Star Wars Universe, then Richard's Bay would likely be an obscure an...

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Brew&Tell: AeroPress with a view courtesy of Fikile Dlamini - <p>by Ayanda Dlamini 


Fikile Dlamini, otherwise known as @_humaninng_ on social media, is a spirited and adventurous individual. Coffee forms as a huge part of her online persona. She’s k...</p>

Brew&Tell: AeroPress with a view courtesy of Fikile Dlamini

by Ayanda Dlamini  Fikile Dlamini, otherwise known as @_humaninng_ on social media, is a spirited and adventurous individual. Coffee forms as a huge part of her online persona. She’s k...

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Coffee Club Review: Mpenjati's Yellow Honey Cataui - locally grown in KZN! - <p>This is the second coffee we are featuring of the six coffee in this edition’s Discover Great Coffee Club box, and believe me, it is a very special coffee!

Introducing....Mpenjati Coffee - Ye...</p>

Coffee Club Review: Mpenjati's Yellow Honey Cataui - locally grown in KZN!

This is the second coffee we are featuring of the six coffee in this edition’s Discover Great Coffee Club box, and believe me, it is a very special coffee! Introducing....Mpenjati Coffee - Ye...

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Coffee Club Review: Stereo's TRIO blend! - <p>Over the coming days weeks we will be tasting and sharing our thoughts on all the latest coffee's in this edition's Discover Great Coffee Club box! 

As you can see, this Autumn 2023 ed...</p>

Coffee Club Review: Stereo's TRIO blend!

Over the coming days weeks we will be tasting and sharing our thoughts on all the latest coffee's in this edition's Discover Great Coffee Club box!  As you can see, this Autumn 2023 ed...

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Brew&Tell: Kalita Wave with Thabo Moerane of Bean There - <p>Kalita Wave with Thabo Moerane 

Words and Images By Ayanda Dlamini




Today’s brewing recipe is brought to you by Thabo Moerane. Thabo is known for his charismatic nature, his well deve...</p>

Brew&Tell: Kalita Wave with Thabo Moerane of Bean There

Kalita Wave with Thabo Moerane Words and Images By Ayanda Dlamini Today’s brewing recipe is brought to you by Thabo Moerane. Thabo is known for his charismatic nature, his well deve...

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Brikka vs Moka Induction Bialetti Pots: What's the Difference? - <p>Induction cooking has become a huge thing in most modern kitchens because of the massive energy saving compared to conduction hobs and also because of the very quick response time of induction cookers...</p>

Brikka vs Moka Induction Bialetti Pots: What's the Difference?

Induction cooking has become a huge thing in most modern kitchens because of the massive energy saving compared to conduction hobs and also because of the very quick response time of induction cookers...

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Brew&Tell: AeroPress+Prismo Recipe with Mzukisi Xhati of Quaffee - <p>

Brew & Tell: Fellow Prismo Recipe by Mzukisi Xhati

Just like the coffee he brews, Mzukisi is quite a bright character, and although he is not a man of many words he never shies away from ta...</p>

Brew&Tell: AeroPress+Prismo Recipe with Mzukisi Xhati of Quaffee

Brew & Tell: Fellow Prismo Recipe by Mzukisi Xhati Just like the coffee he brews, Mzukisi is quite a bright character, and although he is not a man of many words he never shies away from ta...

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Brew & Tell: V60 Recipe by Leigh Wentzel of Cedar Coffee Roasters - <p>Interview by Sibahle Ngqiva




I had the opportunity to have a chat with Leigh Wentzel from Cedar Coffee Roasters, while he brewed some delicious coffee using the classic V60 as his brew tool of...</p>

Brew & Tell: V60 Recipe by Leigh Wentzel of Cedar Coffee Roasters

Interview by Sibahle Ngqiva I had the opportunity to have a chat with Leigh Wentzel from Cedar Coffee Roasters, while he brewed some delicious coffee using the classic V60 as his brew tool of...

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Coffee Basics: Light, Medium & Dark - <p>Getting To Know Your Coffee: An unofficial beginners guide to knowing the difference between light, medium and dark roasts.

by Ayanda Dlamini


I sometimes think the world of coffee is best unde...</p>

Coffee Basics: Light, Medium & Dark

Getting To Know Your Coffee: An unofficial beginners guide to knowing the difference between light, medium and dark roasts. by Ayanda Dlamini I sometimes think the world of coffee is best unde...

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Matcha Latte Powder Deal from Red Espresso -

Do it at Home: A simple Cupping recipe to start your journey - <p>

What is coffee cupping?

Cupping is a great way to learn how to taste the subtle notes in coffee, but what is it exactly? Cupping refers to making small, slightly weaker than standard cups of co...</p>

Do it at Home: A simple Cupping recipe to start your journey

What is coffee cupping? Cupping is a great way to learn how to taste the subtle notes in coffee, but what is it exactly? Cupping refers to making small, slightly weaker than standard cups of co...

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New Product Alert: La Marzocco Micra - <p>

Ok, so having an espresso machine at home is becoming more and more popular (read: necessary) as our collective desire for amazing quality coffee increases.

These come in all shapes and sizes a...</p>

New Product Alert: La Marzocco Micra

Ok, so having an espresso machine at home is becoming more and more popular (read: necessary) as our collective desire for amazing quality coffee increases. These come in all shapes and sizes a...

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Brew this today: Toro, Southern Blend! - <p>

The team at Toro have made huge strides over the last few years, really bringing a high standard to the coffee scene in Potch. They are spending a lot of time and resources on investing in their c...</p>

Brew this today: Toro, Southern Blend!

The team at Toro have made huge strides over the last few years, really bringing a high standard to the coffee scene in Potch. They are spending a lot of time and resources on investing in their c...

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Christmas gift idea #1 - The Bialetti Mini Express (in red, because it's Christmas!) - <p>Words and images by Iain, Coffee Mag Publisher. 

There are officially only 6 weeks left to Christmas, and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't given Christmas shopping a single ...</p>

Christmas gift idea #1 - The Bialetti Mini Express (in red, because it's Christmas!)

Words and images by Iain, Coffee Mag Publisher. There are officially only 6 weeks left to Christmas, and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't given Christmas shopping a single ...

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Watch: Twenty One questions with the JURA Z10! - <p>We love getting our hands on new products and giving them a red hot go (sorry, been watching Aussie Masterchef a bit recently) in the Coffee Magazine test kitchen! 

This week we had the JURA Z...</p>

Watch: Twenty One questions with the JURA Z10!

We love getting our hands on new products and giving them a red hot go (sorry, been watching Aussie Masterchef a bit recently) in the Coffee Magazine test kitchen!  This week we had the JURA Z...

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Let's Bake! A Pumpkin Spice Cake with Nespresso - <p>Now, I know you all have that friend who has already begun the countdown to Christmas... heck, maybe you are that person! I'm generally not, but I've got to say that baking this Pumpkin Spice ...</p>

Let's Bake! A Pumpkin Spice Cake with Nespresso

Now, I know you all have that friend who has already begun the countdown to Christmas... heck, maybe you are that person! I'm generally not, but I've got to say that baking this Pumpkin Spice ...

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Keeping it Fresh! How long does coffee stay 'fresh' for? - <p>


One of the most asked about topics in the coffee world centres around ‘freshness’.

How quickly should I use my coffee after I buy it? When does coffee stop being ‘fresh&rsqu...</p>

Keeping it Fresh! How long does coffee stay 'fresh' for?

One of the most asked about topics in the coffee world centres around ‘freshness’. How quickly should I use my coffee after I buy it? When does coffee stop being ‘fresh&rsqu...

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Coffee Club Review: L.I.F.E. Coffee - The Peak - <p>



This is the 6th and final coffee of the current "Winter" drop of our Discover Great Coffee club and it is none other than LIFE Coffee's  "The Peak " 

The P...</p>

Coffee Club Review: L.I.F.E. Coffee - The Peak

This is the 6th and final coffee of the current "Winter" drop of our Discover Great Coffee club and it is none other than LIFE Coffee's  "The Peak "  The P...

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Brew Basics: 3 simple tips for better milk steaming at home - <p>Getting silky textured milk for your flat white at home takes a lot of practice and getting to grips with your personal machine. BUT some things are universal. Follow our three beginner tips to get yo...</p>

Brew Basics: 3 simple tips for better milk steaming at home

Getting silky textured milk for your flat white at home takes a lot of practice and getting to grips with your personal machine. BUT some things are universal. Follow our three beginner tips to get yo...

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Coffee Club Review: Crater Coffees - <p>This week's coffee review is a blend of Brazil and Guatemala, named "Choc Noir" from Crater Coffees in Parys.  The beans are medium/medium dark roast, though the development is gent...</p>

Coffee Club Review: Crater Coffees

This week's coffee review is a blend of Brazil and Guatemala, named "Choc Noir" from Crater Coffees in Parys.  The beans are medium/medium dark roast, though the development is gent...

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