A little over a year ago we had the great pleasure of being able to visit the Biedouw Valley high up in the Cederberg with Pete Ethelston and Kirsty Reid of Red Espresso. And what an incredible experi...

James Viljoen stands behind the coffee bar, making coffee and chatting to one of the locals when we walk in. It’s an average Wednesday morning in Kloof, KZN - the sun is shining, but there a...

Welcome to The Cove. Located in a very busy street in the southern suburbs, this new cafe spot is impossible to miss. It is incredible how they managed to create a space that is both warm and c...

The wild volcanic hills of Sumatra are home to rich soil perfect for growing incredibly delicious coffees. Interviewer: Daniel Shewmaker Interviewee: Triyono – Manager of Koperasi Kerinci ...

Words and interview by Ayanda Dlamini For us creatives and lovers of coffee, the Home of the Bean experience is a must. I spent a long time trying to pinpoint the correct words to describe my exp...

Hello Naked in Seapoint! The recognisable green tiles run throughout the decor along with slick black touches including the 3-group Black Eagle and Mythos grinders proudly adorning the tasteful...

The route between the beach and the Coffee Magazine leads past a coffee trailer I have noticed for many months, but never quite got around to trying. On a weird day this week, a meeting turned car bre...

by Ayanda Dlamini There’s something so profound about learning the history of something and knowing the stories that existed before us.The study of change over time makes living the human e...

Last July, the Finalists in the disciplines of Barista Championships, Latte Art and Cup Tasters (find out more on those here) were determined at Hostex in an unusual format that combined the norma...

This is Nina. She is awesome. And she loves her fellow judges! We have had the privilege of getting to know Nina over the years of coffee. What an honour to have her here in South Africa to overs...

Words and images by Ayanda Dlamini I'm pretty sure the name Plato is what initially caught my attention. Right away it made me think of the planet Pluto for some reason. The name...

We had the pleasure of visiting Sofia Eatery when they were nominated for The Coffee Magazine Award for Best New Cafe and Best Cafe Design. They went on to get the votes to win Best Cafe Design and...

#homecafe  - Spine tinglingly great coffee experiences.  View this post on Instagram ...

Coffee and alcohol have a long history together and when done right, the combination is a winner. Innocent Spirits a distillery in Cape Town has created a Cold Brew Coffee Aperitif using...

A HUGE congratulations to Bernard Joemat on winning this incredible prize, we can't wait for you to try it!!! Day 12 – DeLonghi La Specialista from @home We were blown away ...

Is coffee good for you? In Issue 42 (currently on shelf now!) we asked two qualified doctors to get to grips with this age old question. They took it seriously, very seriously.  Dr Zam...

Tasting coffee mindfully can unlock new experiences, not only in flavour, but in life. Interview with Freda Yuan Freda Yuan tastes coffee for a living. She has won three UK Cup Tasters Titles....

In attending our first International Expo since 2020, we were like frothing groms before going for our first holiday surf. Like kids on Christmas morning. Like a person who has had to wait more than 2...

Adam and Carin Robinson started The Glenwood Bakery in 2013 long before a local, artisanal bakery became a staple in the hospitality scene in South Africa, with many wonderful people now trying th...