Want to improve your latte art? Take the advice of SA Latte Art Champion - <p>

Words by Melanie Winter 

Interview with Jeff Stopforth

Images by Iain Evans



I was sitting in a cafe in Canggu, Bali and my friends and I ordered three cortados. They arrived at o...</p>

Want to improve your latte art? Take the advice of SA Latte Art Champion

Words by Melanie Winter  Interview with Jeff Stopforth Images by Iain Evans I was sitting in a cafe in Canggu, Bali and my friends and I ordered three cortados. They arrived at o...

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WIN: Name this Drink with DaVinci Gourmet - <p>

Win an incredible hamper to experiment with your own creations at home. All you need to do is watch the very cool video below and help us come up with the best name!

The Flavour Genius has out ...</p>

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Win an incredible hamper to experiment with your own creations at home. All you need to do is watch the very cool video below and help us come up with the best name! The Flavour Genius has out ...

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What's the difference between a normal rooibos teabag and what goes in to your favourite Red Cappuccino? - <p>

What’s the difference?

Ever wondered why the rooibos in your red cappuccino® tastes so much stronger and richer than the rooibos you’re used to from a teabag? Here’s why&h...</p>

What's the difference between a normal rooibos teabag and what goes in to your favourite Red Cappuccino?

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New Kid on the Brewing Block: The Rookie (Delter Press) vs the Legend (AeroPress) - <p>



Completely innovative coffee brewing methods come about very rarely. In 2005, the AeroPress was revolutionary. It was plastic. It was a weird shape. It made a pretty fantastic cup of coffee wi...</p>

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Energy Boosting Beetroot Latte - <p>

We know the idea of a Beetroot Latte sounds totally weird but trust us when we say its flavour will surprise and delight you! And what’s more, its health benefits are plentiful. Apart from b...</p>

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Golden Turmeric Latte: How to and Delicious Breakfast Recipes - <p>Golden Turmeric Latte – The anti-inflammatory drink that boosts your immune system



Appearing on café menus around the world as a Golden Latte, this tasty drink offers powerful func...</p>

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Matcha Latte: Delivering the Boost without the Buzz - <p>WHY WE LOVE MATCHA LATTES



There’s a reason why the Japanese have been drinking matcha for centuries.  

Matcha is made from green tea leaves that have been stone-ground into a fine...</p>

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EXPERT: Why temperature matters when brewing espresso - <p>How Water, Group, and Steam Temperature Can Improve Beverage Consistency

Consistency is critical. Without it, espresso quality will fluctuate, recipes will be hard to refine, and returning customer...</p>

EXPERT: Why temperature matters when brewing espresso

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Make a Barista-Style Chai Latte at Home - <p>If you’re a chai lover and desperate for a real café style chai that you can make easily at home, we’ve got just the thing for you…

Making a café style chai latte a...</p>

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How to make a caramel vanilla frappe at home in less than 2 minutes! - <p>Find out how you win the ingredients used in this recipe (and more!) below

While we're all stuck at home during Lockdown, we thought we would share some fun, easy to make beverage recipes that ...</p>

How to make a caramel vanilla frappe at home in less than 2 minutes!

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Tips on boosting your immune system: Rooibos - <p>Red cappuccino. So good. And good for you too!



Nutrition and boosting your immune system are top of mind for everyone at the moment in an effort to stay as healthy as possible against COVID-19....</p>

Tips on boosting your immune system: Rooibos

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Coffee Processing Basics: Washed - <p>So what does it mean when you see 'Washed' coffee on a bag of beans you purchase? A basic run through for aspiring coffee geeks!

Washed is the process of removing the fruity outer layer of ...</p>

Coffee Processing Basics: Washed

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We can't stress enough that you should continue to safely support your local coffee spots, but social distancing is necessary so you will likely be brewing more coffee ...</p>

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