Review: Timemore Bricks 01S Electric Coffee Grinder - <p>

It was such a comfort to have World Barista Champion 2022, Anthony Douglas, watching over us as we experimented with the Bricks 01S.

Our third and final review in this series of compact, entry-...</p>

Review: Timemore Bricks 01S Electric Coffee Grinder

It was such a comfort to have World Barista Champion 2022, Anthony Douglas, watching over us as we experimented with the Bricks 01S. Our third and final review in this series of compact, entry-...

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Wouldn't it be nice? The Coffee World According to Wendelien van Bunnik - <p>In the build up to our South African AeroPress Championship we were reminded of chatting with the wonderful Wendelien van Bunnik, the 2019 World AeroPress Champion and founder of The Happy Network ori...</p>

Wouldn't it be nice? The Coffee World According to Wendelien van Bunnik

In the build up to our South African AeroPress Championship we were reminded of chatting with the wonderful Wendelien van Bunnik, the 2019 World AeroPress Champion and founder of The Happy Network ori...

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Review: The MILLAB E01 Electric Grinder - <p>Welcome to our second review in our series of portable electric coffee grinder reviews!

This week we look at the MILLAB E01, which is a larger, heavier electric grinder than the one we reviewe...</p>

Review: The MILLAB E01 Electric Grinder

Welcome to our second review in our series of portable electric coffee grinder reviews! This week we look at the MILLAB E01, which is a larger, heavier electric grinder than the one we reviewe...

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Coffee in the Wild with a World Champion - <p>Georgius ‘Odi’ Teja, the current World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, recently spent two days at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve with the Forest and Mountain Lodge teams, honing ...</p>

Coffee in the Wild with a World Champion

Georgius ‘Odi’ Teja, the current World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion, recently spent two days at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve with the Forest and Mountain Lodge teams, honing ...

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Review: The Whirly 01S Portable Electric Grinder by Timemore. - <p>Over the coming weeks, we are going to review a series of really cool hand grinders!

This week we take a closer look at the Whirly 01S, which is a really cool battery powered hand grinder from Time...</p>

Review: The Whirly 01S Portable Electric Grinder by Timemore.

Over the coming weeks, we are going to review a series of really cool hand grinders! This week we take a closer look at the Whirly 01S, which is a really cool battery powered hand grinder from Time...

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Kabelo Majoro is heading to London as your 2025 Starbucks SA Barista Champion! - <p>

As winner of this highly sought after title, Kabelo – or Jori, as he is known to his friends and fellow Partners at Starbucks – is on his way to Europe for an extreme coffee training e...</p>

Kabelo Majoro is heading to London as your 2025 Starbucks SA Barista Champion!

As winner of this highly sought after title, Kabelo – or Jori, as he is known to his friends and fellow Partners at Starbucks – is on his way to Europe for an extreme coffee training e...

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New Record-Breaking High Price paid at Best of Panama Auction 2025 - <p>In a year that has held a lot of shocks and surprises for the coffee world when it comes to the price of coffee, this is perhaps the most jaw-dropping. 



At the Best of Panama Auction held ...</p>

New Record-Breaking High Price paid at Best of Panama Auction 2025

In a year that has held a lot of shocks and surprises for the coffee world when it comes to the price of coffee, this is perhaps the most jaw-dropping.  At the Best of Panama Auction held ...

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Highlights from Creative Coffee Week, Durban 2025 - <p>Creative Coffee Week, held last week in Durban, was without doubt one of the best coffee events we've ever held!  Not only were we wowed by the presence and skills of our 5 International...</p>

Highlights from Creative Coffee Week, Durban 2025

Creative Coffee Week, held last week in Durban, was without doubt one of the best coffee events we've ever held!  Not only were we wowed by the presence and skills of our 5 International...

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Coffee Basics: Brazilian Coffee, the cornerstone of global coffee production - <p>It's one of the most widely known facts about coffee: Brazil is the number one producer in the world. Let's unpack a little more of the details...

Words by Katie Burnett



Brazil has b...</p>

Coffee Basics: Brazilian Coffee, the cornerstone of global coffee production

It's one of the most widely known facts about coffee: Brazil is the number one producer in the world. Let's unpack a little more of the details... Words by Katie Burnett Brazil has b...

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Off the Grid Coffee in Namibia! - <p>



In a world of constant innovation, Deon Vermeulen, owner and creator of Fired-Up Coffee Roasters, and recently acquired Namibian Coffee Roasters, is the mind behind creating a&#...</p>

Off the Grid Coffee in Namibia!

In a world of constant innovation, Deon Vermeulen, owner and creator of Fired-Up Coffee Roasters, and recently acquired Namibian Coffee Roasters, is the mind behind creating a&#...

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Issue 52: The Big Picture - <p>Introducing Issue 52!

Coffee, like life, sometimes requires a bit of perspective. We try to remember that with each cup of coffee we drink: there is a bigger picture. From tools for making bet...</p>

Issue 52: The Big Picture

Introducing Issue 52! Coffee, like life, sometimes requires a bit of perspective. We try to remember that with each cup of coffee we drink: there is a bigger picture. From tools for making bet...

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Tasting with Intention: Expanding your coffee tasting palate - <p>Coffee tasting should be fun! We love hearing descriptors for coffees from the professionals (there's a whole wheel for that), but we would encourage you to use your own flavour library to experie...</p>

Tasting with Intention: Expanding your coffee tasting palate

Coffee tasting should be fun! We love hearing descriptors for coffees from the professionals (there's a whole wheel for that), but we would encourage you to use your own flavour library to experie...

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Interview with Georgius Teja: Not one but TWO World Coffee Champions are coming to South Africa in July - <p>

Images by World Coffee Championships

Georgius Audrey Teja, also known as Odi, has been crowned the 2025 World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion.  They say dynamite comes in small packages!
...</p>

Interview with Georgius Teja: Not one but TWO World Coffee Champions are coming to South Africa in July

Images by World Coffee Championships Georgius Audrey Teja, also known as Odi, has been crowned the 2025 World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion.  They say dynamite comes in small packages! ...

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Win with ButtaNutt! - <p>Recently, we received a lovely surprise at Coffee Magazine HQ - a special delivery from ButtaNutt!

Our team had a field day testing out the many fun flavours and different variations! 

Butt...</p>

Win with ButtaNutt!

Recently, we received a lovely surprise at Coffee Magazine HQ - a special delivery from ButtaNutt! Our team had a field day testing out the many fun flavours and different variations!  Butt...

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SA (and Creative Coffee Week guests!) at World of Coffee Geneva - <p>We are having serious FOMO at the moment as World of Coffee Geneva takes place this week, bringing together coffee friends from around the world. 

Two of our SCASA National Champs, Retha van R...</p>

SA (and Creative Coffee Week guests!) at World of Coffee Geneva

We are having serious FOMO at the moment as World of Coffee Geneva takes place this week, bringing together coffee friends from around the world.  Two of our SCASA National Champs, Retha van R...

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Cafe Focus: Yoons Coffee launches in White River - <p>

Yoons Eatery, the local Lowveld gem in White River launched their brand new Yoons Coffee in June. It was a full circle moment that took months and months of hard work. It is a brand-new collaborat...</p>

Cafe Focus: Yoons Coffee launches in White River

Yoons Eatery, the local Lowveld gem in White River launched their brand new Yoons Coffee in June. It was a full circle moment that took months and months of hard work. It is a brand-new collaborat...

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New Kid on the Block: Haisy Cafe, Hilton - <p>When the world is going a little crazy and things seem a little dark, one of the things that gives us hope is seeing new, comforting cafe spaces popping up around the country. Hilton has become quite ...</p>

New Kid on the Block: Haisy Cafe, Hilton

When the world is going a little crazy and things seem a little dark, one of the things that gives us hope is seeing new, comforting cafe spaces popping up around the country. Hilton has become quite ...

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New Kid on the Block: Skyline Coffee, Durban North - <p>From the road, the new branch of Skyline Coffee on Mackeurtan Drive in Durban North beckons, with the smiles of Lola and Portia guiding the way to a good cup of coffee!



Durban North is experien...</p>

New Kid on the Block: Skyline Coffee, Durban North

From the road, the new branch of Skyline Coffee on Mackeurtan Drive in Durban North beckons, with the smiles of Lola and Portia guiding the way to a good cup of coffee! Durban North is experien...

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Functional Fungi! - <p>Open your mind to the possibilities of mixing a little bit of mushroom magic into your daily coffee routine.

Words By Ayanda Dlamini, originally published in Issue 44




We know what you̵...</p>

Functional Fungi!

Open your mind to the possibilities of mixing a little bit of mushroom magic into your daily coffee routine. Words By Ayanda Dlamini, originally published in Issue 44 We know what you̵...

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BYOC : Bring your own cup! - <p>If you're planning to come to Fourways Mall this weekend for the Specialty Coffee Expo, don't forget to Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC)!

BYOC is an environmental campaign initiated by Breathe Con...</p>

BYOC : Bring your own cup!

If you're planning to come to Fourways Mall this weekend for the Specialty Coffee Expo, don't forget to Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC)! BYOC is an environmental campaign initiated by Breathe Con...

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