Expert: Coffee Processing Methods Explained - <p>Warren Machanik of Quaffee has dedicated himself to continuing to learn and grow his knowledge about coffee and he is always willing to share that knowledge with other curious minds. In this article h...</p>

Expert: Coffee Processing Methods Explained

Warren Machanik of Quaffee has dedicated himself to continuing to learn and grow his knowledge about coffee and he is always willing to share that knowledge with other curious minds. In this article h...

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Coffee brand Kalita is launching in SA. Here's why you should be excited!!! - <p>There’s a new Wave coming. And it's called Kalita!



The Japanese have a special relationship with their coffee – a relationship that is indicative of traditional Japanese values ...</p>

Coffee brand Kalita is launching in SA. Here's why you should be excited!!!

There’s a new Wave coming. And it's called Kalita! The Japanese have a special relationship with their coffee – a relationship that is indicative of traditional Japanese values ...

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Review: Timemore Nano Hand Grinder - <p>Take a deep breath in and join us as we give you some insights into the Timemore Nano Hand Grinder in the heart of the Sodwana Bay forest. Here's our 'Nano' video review of the Timemore Na...</p>

Review: Timemore Nano Hand Grinder

Take a deep breath in and join us as we give you some insights into the Timemore Nano Hand Grinder in the heart of the Sodwana Bay forest. Here's our 'Nano' video review of the Timemore Na...

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Heart of Darkness: A locally produced coffee liqueur - <p>Into the Heart of Darkness

A coffee liqueur that’s not just your average Kahlua, locally produced and celebrating its rich African heritage. We chat to entrepreneur Andrew Rall, owner of 031 ...</p>

Heart of Darkness: A locally produced coffee liqueur

Into the Heart of Darkness A coffee liqueur that’s not just your average Kahlua, locally produced and celebrating its rich African heritage. We chat to entrepreneur Andrew Rall, owner of 031 ...

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Going Plant-based? Get some tips from the experts - <p>

So the plant-based dairy alternative space has just completely blown up in the last couple of years and that has meant that existing brands have had to massively up their game and that new product...</p>

Going Plant-based? Get some tips from the experts

So the plant-based dairy alternative space has just completely blown up in the last couple of years and that has meant that existing brands have had to massively up their game and that new product...

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Join Sevenoaks Trading for a Virtual Coffee Cupping on 06 Nov with Nicodemus Nabakwe! - <p>Sevenoaks Trading are hosting a virtual coffee cupping session on Friday 06 Nov and you are invited to join!

Nicodemus recently won the Coffee Magazine Award 2020 for "Dedication to Education&...</p>

Join Sevenoaks Trading for a Virtual Coffee Cupping on 06 Nov with Nicodemus Nabakwe!

Sevenoaks Trading are hosting a virtual coffee cupping session on Friday 06 Nov and you are invited to join! Nicodemus recently won the Coffee Magazine Award 2020 for "Dedication to Education&...

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Win a Timemore pourover set! - <p>When it comes to coffee gadgets, we can’t get enough!

One of the companies that is continually bringing new coffee toys to the SA market is Moreflavour - the company who first brought the Ala...</p>

Win a Timemore pourover set!

When it comes to coffee gadgets, we can’t get enough! One of the companies that is continually bringing new coffee toys to the SA market is Moreflavour - the company who first brought the Ala...

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REVIEW: LaMarzocco Linea Mini + Mobile App - <p>We are about to put another beautiful Coffee Magazine into print this week and one of the features in this edition is an article on "Smart Coffee" devices. This is a pretty heady topic, cons...</p>

REVIEW: LaMarzocco Linea Mini + Mobile App

We are about to put another beautiful Coffee Magazine into print this week and one of the features in this edition is an article on "Smart Coffee" devices. This is a pretty heady topic, cons...

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Want to improve your latte art? Take the advice of SA Latte Art Champion - <p>

Words by Melanie Winter 

Interview with Jeff Stopforth

Images by Iain Evans



I was sitting in a cafe in Canggu, Bali and my friends and I ordered three cortados. They arrived at o...</p>

Want to improve your latte art? Take the advice of SA Latte Art Champion

Words by Melanie Winter  Interview with Jeff Stopforth Images by Iain Evans I was sitting in a cafe in Canggu, Bali and my friends and I ordered three cortados. They arrived at o...

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Unboxing: Discover the Pipamoka - a nomadic pressure brewing coffee device - <p>If there's one thing we love about Africa it is the diversity of our natural flora and fauna. We are so lucky to have such amazing access to the bush, the ocean, the mountains and all of the natur...</p>

Unboxing: Discover the Pipamoka - a nomadic pressure brewing coffee device

If there's one thing we love about Africa it is the diversity of our natural flora and fauna. We are so lucky to have such amazing access to the bush, the ocean, the mountains and all of the natur...

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Coffee Basics: Train your Tastebuds, with jelly beans! - <p>The Jelly Bean Method

Easy ways to improve your coffee tasting palate

Coffee tasting, like wine tasting, can seem pompous and overwhelming as an onlooker or if you’re just starting out on ...</p>

Coffee Basics: Train your Tastebuds, with jelly beans!

The Jelly Bean Method Easy ways to improve your coffee tasting palate Coffee tasting, like wine tasting, can seem pompous and overwhelming as an onlooker or if you’re just starting out on ...

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Taste Test! Jamison Savage Diamond Geisha by Father Coffee. - <p>We were very excited to receive a special little sparkly present from the team at Father Coffee in the form of a beautifully packaged box of Jamison Savage's Diamond Geisha!  The pictures don...</p>

Taste Test! Jamison Savage Diamond Geisha by Father Coffee.

We were very excited to receive a special little sparkly present from the team at Father Coffee in the form of a beautifully packaged box of Jamison Savage's Diamond Geisha!  The pictures don...

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WIN: Name this Drink with DaVinci Gourmet - <p>

Win an incredible hamper to experiment with your own creations at home. All you need to do is watch the very cool video below and help us come up with the best name!

The Flavour Genius has out ...</p>

WIN: Name this Drink with DaVinci Gourmet

Win an incredible hamper to experiment with your own creations at home. All you need to do is watch the very cool video below and help us come up with the best name! The Flavour Genius has out ...

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What's the difference between a normal rooibos teabag and what goes in to your favourite Red Cappuccino? - <p>

What’s the difference?

Ever wondered why the rooibos in your red cappuccino® tastes so much stronger and richer than the rooibos you’re used to from a teabag? Here’s why&h...</p>

What's the difference between a normal rooibos teabag and what goes in to your favourite Red Cappuccino?

What’s the difference? Ever wondered why the rooibos in your red cappuccino® tastes so much stronger and richer than the rooibos you’re used to from a teabag? Here’s why&h...

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EXPERT: Understanding the SCA Cupping Scoresheet - <p>Next week, the A Shot in the Dark 2020 Winner will be announced. Mike MacDonald of Sevenoaks Trading has been instrumental in refining the scoresheet we use in the competition. Everyday he works with ...</p>

EXPERT: Understanding the SCA Cupping Scoresheet

Next week, the A Shot in the Dark 2020 Winner will be announced. Mike MacDonald of Sevenoaks Trading has been instrumental in refining the scoresheet we use in the competition. Everyday he works with ...

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New Kid on the Brewing Block: The Rookie (Delter Press) vs the Legend (AeroPress) - <p>



Completely innovative coffee brewing methods come about very rarely. In 2005, the AeroPress was revolutionary. It was plastic. It was a weird shape. It made a pretty fantastic cup of coffee wi...</p>

New Kid on the Brewing Block: The Rookie (Delter Press) vs the Legend (AeroPress)

Completely innovative coffee brewing methods come about very rarely. In 2005, the AeroPress was revolutionary. It was plastic. It was a weird shape. It made a pretty fantastic cup of coffee wi...

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Energy Boosting Beetroot Latte - <p>

We know the idea of a Beetroot Latte sounds totally weird but trust us when we say its flavour will surprise and delight you! And what’s more, its health benefits are plentiful. Apart from b...</p>

Energy Boosting Beetroot Latte

We know the idea of a Beetroot Latte sounds totally weird but trust us when we say its flavour will surprise and delight you! And what’s more, its health benefits are plentiful. Apart from b...

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Golden Turmeric Latte: How to and Delicious Breakfast Recipes - <p>Golden Turmeric Latte – The anti-inflammatory drink that boosts your immune system



Appearing on café menus around the world as a Golden Latte, this tasty drink offers powerful func...</p>

Golden Turmeric Latte: How to and Delicious Breakfast Recipes

Golden Turmeric Latte – The anti-inflammatory drink that boosts your immune system Appearing on café menus around the world as a Golden Latte, this tasty drink offers powerful func...

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Matcha Latte: Delivering the Boost without the Buzz - <p>WHY WE LOVE MATCHA LATTES



There’s a reason why the Japanese have been drinking matcha for centuries.  

Matcha is made from green tea leaves that have been stone-ground into a fine...</p>

Matcha Latte: Delivering the Boost without the Buzz

WHY WE LOVE MATCHA LATTES There’s a reason why the Japanese have been drinking matcha for centuries.   Matcha is made from green tea leaves that have been stone-ground into a fine...

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EXPERT: Why temperature matters when brewing espresso - <p>How Water, Group, and Steam Temperature Can Improve Beverage Consistency

Consistency is critical. Without it, espresso quality will fluctuate, recipes will be hard to refine, and returning customer...</p>

EXPERT: Why temperature matters when brewing espresso

How Water, Group, and Steam Temperature Can Improve Beverage Consistency Consistency is critical. Without it, espresso quality will fluctuate, recipes will be hard to refine, and returning customer...

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