Win one of three Bialetti EXCLUSIVE moka pots! - <p>From the iconic design of the Moka Express from the 1960s, a new Moka with vintage vibes is born, which bring some of the distinctive characteristics of the previous model. Meet the new EXCLUSIVE rang...</p>

Win one of three Bialetti EXCLUSIVE moka pots!

From the iconic design of the Moka Express from the 1960s, a new Moka with vintage vibes is born, which bring some of the distinctive characteristics of the previous model. Meet the new EXCLUSIVE rang...

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Coffee 4.0: Big ideas for a changing coffee growing world - <p>

Words by Dylan Cumming 

Dylan Cumming is breaking myths, misnomers, misconceptions and exploring the valorisation of coffee at origin through modernisation and the establishment of “...</p>

Coffee 4.0: Big ideas for a changing coffee growing world

Words by Dylan Cumming  Dylan Cumming is breaking myths, misnomers, misconceptions and exploring the valorisation of coffee at origin through modernisation and the establishment of “...

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5 Global Trends we Observed at World of Coffee Dubai - <p>

Image credit: World of Coffee Dubai

Coffee Magazine just returned from WOC Dubai, which was bigger and better than ever before - seriously, it was huge! The Middle East coffee market is in a bo...</p>

5 Global Trends we Observed at World of Coffee Dubai

Image credit: World of Coffee Dubai Coffee Magazine just returned from WOC Dubai, which was bigger and better than ever before - seriously, it was huge! The Middle East coffee market is in a bo...

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KZN Battle of the Beans: Top Spots in KZN announced - <p>

The Battle of the Beans winners were announced at a function at RCL Foods, home of Selati Sugar, in Durban 30 January 2025. This competition, which was originally called “The Cafe Society Aw...</p>

KZN Battle of the Beans: Top Spots in KZN announced

The Battle of the Beans winners were announced at a function at RCL Foods, home of Selati Sugar, in Durban 30 January 2025. This competition, which was originally called “The Cafe Society Aw...

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Cafe Focus: Jason's Bakery - A Greenpoint social hub! - <p>Jason's Bakery in Greenpoint is an institution in this neighbourhood. Besides churning out the most delectable pastries and breads for the locals, the coffee offering is world-class, and the resta...</p>

Cafe Focus: Jason's Bakery - A Greenpoint social hub!

Jason's Bakery in Greenpoint is an institution in this neighbourhood. Besides churning out the most delectable pastries and breads for the locals, the coffee offering is world-class, and the resta...

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Cafe Focus: Kleinsky's - <p>You know the place takes a bagel seriously when they hang one over the front door! 




Kleinsky's 

Service options: Serves vegan dishes · High chairs available · ...</p>

Cafe Focus: Kleinsky's

You know the place takes a bagel seriously when they hang one over the front door! Kleinsky's Service options: Serves vegan dishes · High chairs available · ...

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Hospitality at the Edge of the World - <p>We chatted to Leigh Bellingan, who was part of the hospitality team at White Desert, Antarctica’s pioneering luxury tourism operator, for some insight into what it’s like working and makin...</p>

Hospitality at the Edge of the World

We chatted to Leigh Bellingan, who was part of the hospitality team at White Desert, Antarctica’s pioneering luxury tourism operator, for some insight into what it’s like working and makin...

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A Tale of Ice and Coffee - <p> A destination wedding played backdrop to a once in a lifetime adventure on the ice sheets of Antarctica.

Words by Richard Lyster

Images by Corrie Uys and Richard Lyster




I think I&...</p>

A Tale of Ice and Coffee

 A destination wedding played backdrop to a once in a lifetime adventure on the ice sheets of Antarctica. Words by Richard Lyster Images by Corrie Uys and Richard Lyster I think I&...

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From #1 to #50! Take a trip down memory lane with us! -

Start the Year Off Right: Win a DGC Club Annual Subscription worth R2400 - <p>

We want you to try new coffees this year! And we're giving one lucky person an Annual Subscription to this club that is designed to bring you new roasteries and flavours and introduce you to n...</p>

Start the Year Off Right: Win a DGC Club Annual Subscription worth R2400

We want you to try new coffees this year! And we're giving one lucky person an Annual Subscription to this club that is designed to bring you new roasteries and flavours and introduce you to n...

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Coffee Processing: What is Co-fermentation? And why is it controversial? - <p>Words by Katie Burnett


What is co-fermentation? 

Coffee processing has developed rapidly in recent years.
For specialty coffee consumers and the specialty coffee industry, processing met...</p>

Coffee Processing: What is Co-fermentation? And why is it controversial?

Words by Katie Burnett What is co-fermentation?  Coffee processing has developed rapidly in recent years. For specialty coffee consumers and the specialty coffee industry, processing met...

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Cafe Focus: GB Coffee, Langebaan - <p>By Roland Albertson, Weskus local




Smack bang in the middle of the “strip” on Bree Street, Langebaan, you’ll find the humble local, GB Coffee Cafe.

Surrounded by kite surf...</p>

Cafe Focus: GB Coffee, Langebaan

By Roland Albertson, Weskus local Smack bang in the middle of the “strip” on Bree Street, Langebaan, you’ll find the humble local, GB Coffee Cafe. Surrounded by kite surf...

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Interview: Mylo Coffee Co - locally designed coffee grinders - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 

In the world of coffee, few individuals blend science, storytelling, and passion as seamlessly as Kyle Sinclair. Over the years, I’ve encountered Kyle on countless cof...</p>

Interview: Mylo Coffee Co - locally designed coffee grinders

By Ayanda Dlamini  In the world of coffee, few individuals blend science, storytelling, and passion as seamlessly as Kyle Sinclair. Over the years, I’ve encountered Kyle on countless cof...

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ISSUE 50: The Beauty of Perspective - <p>The 50th Issue of Coffee Magazine was launched amidst glitz, glamour and much fanfare at the Coffee Magazine awards in Stellenbosch last Saturday night, and in hits shelves all over Southern Africa th...</p>

ISSUE 50: The Beauty of Perspective

The 50th Issue of Coffee Magazine was launched amidst glitz, glamour and much fanfare at the Coffee Magazine awards in Stellenbosch last Saturday night, and in hits shelves all over Southern Africa th...

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The Affogato by Baglios! - <p>Words By Ayanda Dlamini 

All images Baglios


Baglios Amalfi – The Woods has just opened its doors in Craighall Park, and it’s already getting the right kind of hype. This new a...</p>

The Affogato by Baglios!

Words By Ayanda Dlamini  All images Baglios Baglios Amalfi – The Woods has just opened its doors in Craighall Park, and it’s already getting the right kind of hype. This new a...

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The price of coffee has hit an all time high and you need to take note. - <p>

How business works and the stock market shouldn't have an effect on your daily cup of coffee, right?! Well, unfortunately it definitely does.

The C-market price of Arabica coffee reached it...</p>

The price of coffee has hit an all time high and you need to take note.

How business works and the stock market shouldn't have an effect on your daily cup of coffee, right?! Well, unfortunately it definitely does. The C-market price of Arabica coffee reached it...

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Win the biggest prize in coffee valued at over R160 000! - <p>

Ok folks, this is a BIG one! The team at SEAM have just done a very sleek re-brand and to celebrate, they have put together a huge competition for coffee lovers.

The prize is La Marzocco “...</p>

Win the biggest prize in coffee valued at over R160 000!

Ok folks, this is a BIG one! The team at SEAM have just done a very sleek re-brand and to celebrate, they have put together a huge competition for coffee lovers. The prize is La Marzocco “...

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The Most Beautiful Cafes in the World: Interview with Lani Kingston, Author of Designing Coffee - <p>Interview with Lani Kingston by Ayanda Dlamini 



“The best designed coffee shops make you want to stay, sip a little slower, and come back again tomorrow.”



A thoughtfully...</p>

The Most Beautiful Cafes in the World: Interview with Lani Kingston, Author of Designing Coffee

Interview with Lani Kingston by Ayanda Dlamini  “The best designed coffee shops make you want to stay, sip a little slower, and come back again tomorrow.” A thoughtfully...

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The Rise of Decaf - <p>The Rise of Decaf: Winning Competitions and Pushing Flavour Potential

Words by Katie Burnett




Decaf drinkers are arguably the purest pursuers of coffee flavour. Most of us reach for a ...</p>

The Rise of Decaf

The Rise of Decaf: Winning Competitions and Pushing Flavour Potential Words by Katie Burnett Decaf drinkers are arguably the purest pursuers of coffee flavour. Most of us reach for a ...

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Coffee Humans: The Joburg Coffee Dude - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini

In Johannesburg’s coffee scene, he’s known for two things: a passion for a perfectly brewed cup and his constant companion - a little dog named Coco (@coco_the_cutie_j...</p>

Coffee Humans: The Joburg Coffee Dude

By Ayanda Dlamini In Johannesburg’s coffee scene, he’s known for two things: a passion for a perfectly brewed cup and his constant companion - a little dog named Coco (@coco_the_cutie_j...

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