What is coffee cupping? Cupping is a great way to learn how to taste the subtle notes in coffee, but what is it exactly? Cupping refers to making small, slightly weaker than standard cups of co...

Ok, so having an espresso machine at home is becoming more and more popular (read: necessary) as our collective desire for amazing quality coffee increases. These come in all shapes and sizes a...

The team at Toro have made huge strides over the last few years, really bringing a high standard to the coffee scene in Potch. They are spending a lot of time and resources on investing in their c...

Words and images by Iain, Coffee Mag Publisher. There are officially only 6 weeks left to Christmas, and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't given Christmas shopping a single ...

We love getting our hands on new products and giving them a red hot go (sorry, been watching Aussie Masterchef a bit recently) in the Coffee Magazine test kitchen!  This week we had the JURA Z...

Now, I know you all have that friend who has already begun the countdown to Christmas... heck, maybe you are that person! I'm generally not, but I've got to say that baking this Pumpkin Spice ...

One of the most asked about topics in the coffee world centres around ‘freshness’. How quickly should I use my coffee after I buy it? When does coffee stop being ‘fresh&rsqu...

This is the 6th and final coffee of the current "Winter" drop of our Discover Great Coffee club and it is none other than LIFE Coffee's  "The Peak "  The P...

Getting silky textured milk for your flat white at home takes a lot of practice and getting to grips with your personal machine. BUT some things are universal. Follow our three beginner tips to get yo...

This week's coffee review is a blend of Brazil and Guatemala, named "Choc Noir" from Crater Coffees in Parys.  The beans are medium/medium dark roast, though the development is gent...

We think so, yes! MoreFlavour are running a giveaway of this gorgeous machine for the month of September, get involved by scanning the code below. Are you a consumer that lives by th...

One of the best parts about the Discover Great Coffee Club is unearthing new roasteries from around South Africa and tasting their coffee - often in far flung or remote places, these roasters usually ...

We have good news for you, coffee fans! We've got some goodies from Creative Coffee Week like tote bags and product samples and interesting coffees, that we'd love to share with you! Fir...

Over the next few weeks we will be tasting all the delicious coffees that are part of the Discover Great Coffee Club this quarter! Yay! Chocolate orange cake, anyone? This coffee is a rich ...

Over the next few weeks we will be tasting all the delicious coffees that are part of the Discover Great Coffee Club this quarter! Yay! What lucky fishes we are to be able to taste such an arra...

Words by Craig Charity  Photography by Jon Ivins Plunger coffee. Seems old-fashioned? Craig Charity, 2013 SA Barista Champion, is here to change your mind. You might just rediscover the sim...

Oh la la! Ain’t she a beaut. And she’s got a fantastic 'legacy'. This limited Edition release from the La Marzocco Home crew will have you lusting after this bucket list espre...

Bialetti is our absolute go-to when it comes to Moka Pots. Not only does it save us during Loadshedding or give us great espresso when camping, but the Venus range in particular, looks absolutely stun...

Originating in Japan this single cup pre-filled pour-over coffee design was inspired by Japanese origami and unfolds from an easy to store flat pack to stretch over the edges of a coffee cup. This...

The Coffee Magazine team went head-to-head in an epic battle of the home espresso machines! Coffee Mag Editor, Mel, chose the DeLonghi La Specialista and Publisher, Iain, took the controls of the ...