Say hello to Fariha Zahid. In the coffee world, she’s better known as @caffieneandchaos_. Like all of us, she has a deep passion for all things brewed and she’s not just sipping coffees, s...

Words by Katie Burnett When it comes to brewing coffee at home - we all have to start somewhere, and for most of us, we’d like to start by setting a realistic budget. This article will ha...

Make Deep Cleaning Your Equipment Part of Coffee Ritual Capsule coffee machines need some cleaning love too! For the best results in flavour and the longevity of your equipment, deep cleaning your ...

Buying coffee off the shelf at your local grocery store or roastery can be overwhelming for many reasons, but one of the questions that we ask the most is “is it better to buy ground coffee or...

By Ayanda Dlamini When the sun sets and the night takes on a slower pace and whether you're staying in for cozy evenings or out with friends where conversations linger and time seems to pause...

There is no doubt that the Italian's passion for espresso is unmatched around the globe. And Brazil produces the coffee that makes those espressos possible! So it does actually make sense that an ...

The morning coffee ritual is a sacred one for many people. Whether it's a time to gather yourself at the start of a day, an act of service to someone you love or a moment of pause in the...

Words by Katie Burnett Everyone’s got their favourite blend. A “house blend” and themed blends are a staple for coffee roasters and their customers. These blends are synonymous ...

By Ayanda Dlamini  The Gen Z in me couldn’t resist, somehow I missed out on trying this style of coffee that rose to social media fame in 2020, I just had to try the Dalgona Coffe...

By Ayanda Dlamini My journey into the heart of Turkish coffee culture began the moment I stepped into OBA Cafe. This Turkish cafe offered me more than just an immersive experience into Turkish...

Most people when buying a coffee machine for home, look at two main factors: 1. How much does it cost?    2. How easy is it to operate? There are many people who just want ...

I'm willing to bet, that by looking at the images above you have a reference of smell for each: jasmine, mixed berries, roasted walnuts and fresh cut orange. And as crazy as it sounds, you ...

Words and images by Ayanda Dlamini If you haven’t been introduced to him already, meet Leroy Kgopa, the maestro of coffee at Home of The Bean. Brewing coffee is an art form for him, esp...

By Ayanda Dlamini  Calling upon all the coffee rookies and budding baristas: have you ever felt like the world of coffee grind sizes is a mystifying maze, designed to baffle the fresh-faced ...

Help, There’s a Bag of Specialty Coffee in my Kitchen! Words (of encouragement) by Katie Burnett So, your friends have been talking about specialty coffee. They say they’ll never g...

Grip it and Rip it! Get your grind on with the new era of handheld grinders as we appreciate how far this gadget has come in recent years. Words by Melanie Winter If you’re lookin...

Ok, yes, we have shared an Irish coffee recipe before. But perfecting the Irish coffee, is like perfecting any coffee brewing method, you’ve got to play around with it! So when we had an ...

Coffee people are spritzing their beans with water before grinding them. For a while now, any sort of spray bottle was intimately wound up with hand-sanitiser in my head (gosh darn pandemic), so ...

Interview and images by Ayanda Dlamini Simpiwe Mnyamana is the embodiment of a free spirit, a character who infuses every aspect of his life with a sense of adventure and boundless enthusiasm...