One of the key themes that we have always promoted and supported through Coffee Magazine over the past decade has been the welfare of coffee farmers and baristas in our community. So we were thrilled ...

There is a TV campaign for an instant coffee brand on at the moment.  We love it in all it's kitschy glory, especially because it puts some "real" coffee techniques into the mass ma...

The classic French Press aka the "Plunger" The french press provides the simplest way of making quality, traditional coffee. Also known as a Coffee Plunger or a Coffee Press, this rea...

A mere five years ago it wasn't very easy to get your hands on the top notch hand grinders from around the world in South Africa. My, my, my, how far we've come! The 1Zpresso K-Pro Manual...

Guys! This year with the SA AeroPress Champs we had video submissions because we couldn't all gather together in person! Which is great news for all you coffee lovers because we now how have o...

The convenience of capsule coffee is pretty phenomenal and the invention of bringing espresso into homes in such an easy way has to be one of the biggest coffee innovations in modern memory. But t...

Words and images by Iain. Somedays I really believe we have the best job in the world! Especially when we get our hands on a coffee gadget that we haven’t tried yet! Today I’m going ...

We get asked this almost weekly by you, our readers: "Which espresso machine do I buy for home?" and the fact is that there is no simple answer that fits everyone's needs. It really is a...

Celebrate your cappuccino buddy and WIN this epic prize for your Dad this Fathers Day! WHAT CAN YOU WIN? 1 x Ground Rooibos 1kg pack 1 x @aeropress Coffee Maker 1 x latest issue of The Cof...

The change of the seasons brings with it new challenges for our bodies to cope with. I don't know about you, but I definitely need an extra cup of coffee to get going in the dark mornings and we c...

One of our favourite coffee farmers, Tesfaye Bekele Degaga, who joined us in Durban for Creative Coffee Week 2019 has just in awarded 3rd place in the 2021 Cup of Excellence competition! This is an in...

This coffee roasted by Backyard Brew is versatile as its subtle sweetness can be enjoyed over various brewing methods. THE STORY Datanli El Diablo by Don Byron is one of four coffee f...

It is a very special time of year, especially for coffee lovers in South Africa.   Not only is it the beginning of the winter, which means warming up with a delicious, hot coffee at home o...

Taste a special Pacamara coffee today!  Did you know there are just over 100 species of Arabica Coffee?  You may even have heard of some of the most popular ones like Bourbon, Typica, Ges...

Yes, it is 100% as delicious as it sounds. BLONDIE OAT LATTE INGREDIENTS 210 ml Alpro Oat 1 espresso made from fresh beans from your local roastery 35 g White Chocolate   I...

 Smart Coffee: How technology will change the way we brew Words by Iain Evans I recently watched Star Trek for the first time (yes, I know, I’m a late geek bloomer, you don’t ...

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These are mostly found in Natural coffees. So the quakers make it through the natural sun-drying method (See more on Processing Methods here). Sorting happens naturally in water processed coffees ...

Anyone else feeling like the days are getting longer even though the sun is going down sooner?! Put on your comfy pants and brew some amazing, comforting drinks that will give you a boost ...

Looking for a bit of indulgence and some ways to make your weekend a taste exploration? When the mercury drops and the shorter days take on a heightened sense of urgency, there’s nothing quit...