Kenya is our Origin Focus in Issue 51, on shelves now. Go get yours! This is an extra anecdote on what was observed on this trip. Read the full story in Issue 51. Words by Katie Burnett On...

We had the great pleasure of meeting Ben Schempers at last year's Coffee Magazine Awards. Die Koffieman was nominated in the new category of  Best Mobile/Takeaway/Coffee Bar and Ben made...

Propa Food Bar is carving their own path in the cafe space, and it is healthy and delicious! Not only that, they are making healthy drinks look GOOD! Also can we talk about this custom Victoria ...

Isn't it just lovely to discover a new, cozy cafe? Somewhere that when you walk in you feel immediately cocooned in good energy and the smell of delicious coffee fills the air. Slow Brew Quality C...

The countdown to SCASA Nationals is well and truly underway. Meet the new GP Cup Tasters Champion, although Retha van Rhijn is no stranger to the competition stage, having represented South Africa in ...

We're building data for our Cafe Price Index and celebrating the new Edition of the magazine! Thank you for entering! You can find all the info on the latest edition here. ...

The last of the SCASA Regionals took place last weekend at Ciro Full Beverage Solutions in Umhlanga. Fanie Botes was crowned the KZN Champ this year, with Bluebird Coffee Roastery maintaining their 1s...

You may have seen the headlines, and we hate to say it, but the mass media weren't being sensational. There's a lot going on in the world of coffee right now. It's not all bad news th...

Baard&Co Coffee Roastery is more than a coffee shop, it's an experience!  We were lucky enough to visit this unique spot in Durbanville at the end of last year, just before the Coffee Mag...

he city of Melbourne is known as a coffee and foodie capital of the World. It’s also home to Axil Coffee Roasters. They have held the Australian Barista Championship title for three years ru...

Address: 222 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Windermere, Durban, 4001 Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7am - 4pm, Sunday: 7am - 2pm Almost the same Block, but a whole new world for Humble Coffee! ...

Traveling to some of the remote areas of South Africa can be daunting from a coffee point of view. I mean, we love our country for the vastness, the natural beauty, our wildlife and so on, it'...

With an aura of kindness and calm, you might think of Matt Winton as an unlikely contender. In fact, he thrives with a new challenge at his fingertips and has the Big Match Temperament to go all the w...

Issue 51 is in print and I'm breathing that familiar sigh of satisfied relief. We're already in the 2nd quarter of 2025 and the rest of this year is going to be a wild ride. Print media is spe...

From the Big Bang to your big morning coffee, years of research have gone into the process of making your cup of coffee better. James Harper is determined to uncover the details and take us on this ep...

What an exciting season of SCASA Coffee Competitions! Two new Regional Champs so far! Let's see what KZN can bring! Introducing the 2025 GP Regional Champion: Munashe Gumbo of Father Coffee ...

Having claimed 8th place on the World Cup Tasters stage last year, André Blignaut is rearing to go and has his eyes on the National prize once again this year... Western Cape Cup Tasters C...

We caught up with Euan Adriaanse the newly minted SCASA Western Cape Barista Champion for 2025! Next up is the Gauteng competition this weekend! Good luck to all competitors! Congratulations! W...

Interview by Melanie Winter with Hany Ezzat Making a career in coffee isn’t an easy or linear path, but with determination and imagination, rockstar baristas and content creators like Hany Ez...

Interview with Dario Scilipoti The coffee bag is a roasters most direct form of communication with their customer. And roasters put a lot of thought and detail into that bag. Trailblazing South Afr...