Issue 56, July-September: Survival of the Fittest

Friday, 17 July, 2026

Curl up with a good coffee and your favourite quarterly read on all things coffee culture, introducing Issue 56.


Available online now and in stores next week.

Featuring original art by Everett Duarte, this is a beautiful edition to savour, filled with stories of how coffee is part of our lifestyle and how the strongest survive.
You can have a copy delivered straight to your door, or you can pick up a copy from one of our incredible Cafe Distributors.

Exclusive: Interview with a World Champion - One More Shot

How Jack Simpson and Axil Coffee Roasters turned relentless pursuit, tiny adjustments and unwavering belief into a World Barista Championship title.

Roast: Survival of the Fittest
Words by Nicole Siegenthaler

When it comes to this coffee company, that old adage ‘home is where the heart is’ has never been more true. In a world where we are told that survival mode is a negative headspace, Leroy and Itumeleng Kgopa view survival as success and they couldn’t be happier about how far Home of the Bean has come... 

Culture: Lifting the Cup 
Words by Iain Evans

The world of sport is littered with quirky anecdotes about what makes athletes perform at the highest levels and how they manage their sometimes crazy lifestyles traveling the world. From the Olympic Games to the FIFA World Cup, World Championships or National competitions - the stories are countless! Here we highlight a few interesting stories from local and international sportspeople to see how the power of the coffee bean impacts their daily lives! 

Brew: Rest and Refuel
Words by Kerstin Lambert

Many of us turn to coffee for our daily pick-me-up, but what if caffeine is not the only way that coffee can help to make our days better? What if, though it may seem counter-intuitive, coffee helps our bodies to rest?

Discover: The Pursuit of Excellence
Interview with Chef of the Year, Johannes Richter

An exceptional culinary experience with sustainability as its cornerstone, The LivingRoom is thriving in an unlikely location and celebrating the place they call home.

Origin: In Harmony

The idea of addressing human, animal, and environmental health together is one close to Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s heart as coffee farmers and gorilla conservation find a way to support each other in Uganda.