The beginning of Natural coffees in Kenya, as they begin to embrace change - <p>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




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The beginning of Natural coffees in Kenya, as they begin to embrace change

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...

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Coffee on Wheels: Die Koffieman - <p>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...</p>

Coffee on Wheels: Die Koffieman

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...

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Cafe Focus: Propa Food Bar - <p>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 ...</p>

Cafe Focus: Propa Food Bar

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 ...

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Cafe Focus: Slow Brew, Middleburg - <p>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...</p>

Cafe Focus: Slow Brew, Middleburg

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...

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Meet returning Cup Tasters Champ, Retha van Rhijn - <p>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 ...</p>

Meet returning Cup Tasters Champ, Retha van Rhijn

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 ...

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WIN with Issue 51: Prize worth R1000 - <p>

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.


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WIN with Issue 51: Prize worth R1000

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. ...

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Meet KZN Barista Champ: Fanie Botes - <p>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...</p>

Meet KZN Barista Champ: Fanie Botes

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...

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Issue 51: Under Pressure! - <p>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...</p>

Issue 51: Under Pressure!

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...

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Cafe Focus: Baard&Co - <p>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...</p>

Cafe Focus: Baard&Co

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...

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Human Interest: Interview with Jack Simpson - <p>

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...</p>

Human Interest: Interview with Jack Simpson

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...

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New Kid on the Block: Humble Cafe - <p>


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!
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New Kid on the Block: Humble Cafe

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! ...

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Cafe Focus: The Hoedspruit Cafe - <p>

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'...</p>

Cafe Focus: The Hoedspruit Cafe

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'...

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INTERVIEW: Playing the Game with Matt Winton, Brewing Champion - <p>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...</p>

INTERVIEW: Playing the Game with Matt Winton, Brewing Champion

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...

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Editorial: Making 50 Editions of a Print Magazine - <p>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...</p>

Editorial: Making 50 Editions of a Print Magazine

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...

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The Science of Coffee with James Harper - <p>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...</p>

The Science of Coffee with James Harper

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...

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Meet New Gauteng Barista Champ: Munashe 'Uncle Nash' Gumbo - <p>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

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Meet New Gauteng Barista Champ: Munashe 'Uncle Nash' Gumbo

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 ...

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Interview: Returning Champ, Andre Blignaut wins WC Cup Tasters - <p>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...</p>

Interview: Returning Champ, Andre Blignaut wins WC Cup Tasters

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...

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Meet New Western Cape Barista Champion: Euan Adriaanse - <p>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...</p>

Meet New Western Cape Barista Champion: Euan Adriaanse

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...

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Interview: Hany Ezzat of Ni-Wares and ONA Coffee - <p>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...</p>

Interview: Hany Ezzat of Ni-Wares and ONA Coffee

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...

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What's in a Bag? Unpacking the Bluebird Coffee Roastery Rebrand - <p>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...</p>

What's in a Bag? Unpacking the Bluebird Coffee Roastery Rebrand

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...

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