Location: 8a Thelma Street, Dunvegan, Edenvale Ag, we just love a little community coffee spot! I was very surprised to learn that Pan Cafe is only a couple of months old, as it already ha...

This is the second feature in a series of stories where we highlight the great work of some pioneering coffee farmers in South Africa! This week we chat to Bruce Milton of Citimba Estate in Limpopo...

Words by Melanie Winter Location: 29 Chiswick Street, Brixton, JHB I have long heard about Breezeblock and it has many times been nominated in our Coffee Magazine Awards, but on a drizzly...

This is the first in a series of features where we highlight the great work of some pioneering coffee farmers in South Africa! This week we chat to Carel Burger of Foothills Coffee Farm in Whit...

***Disclaimer***This is not an exhaustive list, we haven't been everywhere, or tried coffee on all the airlines, but this is what we've experienced in the recent past. Travelling for work i...

Mr Machelm of Cape Town and Yellow Jacket Coffee is having a banner year in 2025. He has always loved competing, but this is the first time he has become champion! Hear about how it all went down at t...

Well done, Jack Simpson of Australia! At the 25th World Barista Championship held at HOSTMilano 17-21 October 2025, Jack Simpson became the Champion. Of course, CONGRATULATIONS on this unbel...

We are bursting at the seams to bring you this beautiful edition, on it's way out to shelves all across South Africa.  You can buy the digital version here. You can order the physi...

CoffeeBox in Pietermaritzburg has become the city’s go-to for a decent, quick and very satisfying coffee experience. The brain child of Con and Sue Malherbe, who have been serving Maritzburgers ...

This is a milestone competition as it marks the 25th World Barista Championships and the field is incredibly strong. Stevo Kühn has been preparing hard and has thrown everything into this. ...

Want to win a whole lot of coffee goodies from Bialetti, including a hand grinder, a Venus moka pot and a limited edition set of espresso cups and saucers? This is your chance to tell us about your...

Tucked away in Cape Town, Ollie’s has quickly become more than just a coffee stop — it’s a gathering place where locals come to connect, pause, and share a moment with owner Olli...

You may have heard of the Beer Passport, a curated guide to South Africa’s vibrant beer scene. Now, South African coffee lovers have a guide to coffee too! I sat down with Holger Meïer, a l...

In the world of competitive coffee, things are heating up as National Champions from across the globe prepare to perform on coffee's biggest stage, the World Barista Championships in Milan, O...

Coffee culture is everywhere! And the standard is getting better at each level. We had seen some buzz around BRWD Proppa online and decided to go check it out for ourselves. Nestled alongside the B...

Over 125 coffee industry professionals enjoyed stunning views of Table Mountain from the Rooftop on Bree while attending the  first ever version of CCW in the Mother City! The views were spectacu...

It was our extreme privilege to attend an event on Wednesday 10th September 2025 to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Bean There Coffee Company. Our first trip to origin (and many subs...

With a name like here. and a layout that is fairly non-traditional, you could be forgiven for thinking that this new cafe is a bit intimidating. But you'd be wrong in this assumption, because ...

We have had the privilege of visiting his co-operative and we know first hand just how good this coffee is! One of our all-time favourites. This prize is worth over R500. As Jess Robinson, grea...

If you haven’t heard of Topdose Coffee Roasters yet, trust us—you will. Neo Mkhethoni and Japhet Matimbe are the brains behind this rising star in South Africa’s coffee world, and th...