Abstract Coffee Club: coffee, community and youthful innovation - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


In light of the new year, we present a new(ish) coffee spot for us coffee connoisseurs. Abstract Coffee Club, a place that isn’t just about serving delicious co...</p>

Abstract Coffee Club: coffee, community and youthful innovation

By Ayanda Dlamini  In light of the new year, we present a new(ish) coffee spot for us coffee connoisseurs. Abstract Coffee Club, a place that isn’t just about serving delicious co...

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Cafe Focus: Cafe Chiffon - <p>Your coffee habit is what is classed as an 'everyday luxury', even when January seems far too long for your budget to stretch, you make a plan for your delicious flat white or elegan...</p>

Cafe Focus: Cafe Chiffon

Your coffee habit is what is classed as an 'everyday luxury', even when January seems far too long for your budget to stretch, you make a plan for your delicious flat white or elegan...

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Interview: Assra Tajbhai exploring coffee and functional mushrooms - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


There’s something so satisfying about the fusion of two seemingly distant entities coming together, and making complete sense. Like my first response to the concept ...</p>

Interview: Assra Tajbhai exploring coffee and functional mushrooms

By Ayanda Dlamini  There’s something so satisfying about the fusion of two seemingly distant entities coming together, and making complete sense. Like my first response to the concept ...

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Coffee Toys Giveaway #2: Swan Drip and Cold Brew Coffee Maker - <p>

Swan Drip and Cold Brew Coffee Maker with 4 Double wall Cappuccino Glasses

When you’ve got a lot of people over the easiest and most delicious way to please the crowds with good coffee is...</p>

Coffee Toys Giveaway #2: Swan Drip and Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Swan Drip and Cold Brew Coffee Maker with 4 Double wall Cappuccino Glasses When you’ve got a lot of people over the easiest and most delicious way to please the crowds with good coffee is...

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Coffee Toys Giveaway #1: Bialetti Artist Series Kandinski - <p>Wow! Adding a touch of fun and excitement to your morning coffee, this beautiful Artist Series from Bialetti is GORGEOUS.

You can win this fabulous set worth R1350 by simply filling in the entry fo...</p>

Coffee Toys Giveaway #1: Bialetti Artist Series Kandinski

Wow! Adding a touch of fun and excitement to your morning coffee, this beautiful Artist Series from Bialetti is GORGEOUS. You can win this fabulous set worth R1350 by simply filling in the entry fo...

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Coffee Toys for 2024: Our Guide to Fun Gifting - <p>

We're trying not to take ourselves too seriously, in this busy, crazy time when everything in the world feels very serious right now. We have to find moments on silly and fun where we can, and...</p>

Coffee Toys for 2024: Our Guide to Fun Gifting

We're trying not to take ourselves too seriously, in this busy, crazy time when everything in the world feels very serious right now. We have to find moments on silly and fun where we can, and...

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DRINK IT IN -  Issue 46: December to February - <p>

Well hello gorgeous! Issue 46 has made the beginning of the southern Summer a little brighter.

GET YOURS NOW.

A word from Editor, Melanie Winter


Electrical storms are, in my opinion, on...</p>

DRINK IT IN - Issue 46: December to February

Well hello gorgeous! Issue 46 has made the beginning of the southern Summer a little brighter. GET YOURS NOW. A word from Editor, Melanie Winter Electrical storms are, in my opinion, on...

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Cafe Focus: Proud Mary Coffee - <p>Proud Mary: Timeless charm and good coffee

By Ayanda Dlamini  

Location: The Bank, 26 Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196




The name “Proud Mary” illustrates the im...</p>

Cafe Focus: Proud Mary Coffee

Proud Mary: Timeless charm and good coffee By Ayanda Dlamini   Location: The Bank, 26 Cradock Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196 The name “Proud Mary” illustrates the im...

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Painting with Coffee: Blessed Chizah Nyakarize - <p>

By Ayanda Dlamini


At just 26 years old, Blessed Chizah Nyakarize stands as a powerhouse of artistic innovation, utilizing an unexpected yet captivating resource: coffee. His canvas is a sacre...</p>

Painting with Coffee: Blessed Chizah Nyakarize

By Ayanda Dlamini At just 26 years old, Blessed Chizah Nyakarize stands as a powerhouse of artistic innovation, utilizing an unexpected yet captivating resource: coffee. His canvas is a sacre...

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What impact do Coffee Competitions have on the Everyday Customer? - <p>

Patrik Rolf, who placed 6th at the World Barista Championships held in Athens, Greece this year, competes in front of a large crowd of eager coffee enthusiasts.


When we think of “c...</p>

What impact do Coffee Competitions have on the Everyday Customer?

Patrik Rolf, who placed 6th at the World Barista Championships held in Athens, Greece this year, competes in front of a large crowd of eager coffee enthusiasts. When we think of “c...

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Grab it & go at luxury spot Dough&Co! - <p>By Ayanda Dlamini 


Dough&co. -  40 7th Avenue, Corner 3rd Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193



Whether you’re seeking a peaceful morning retreat or a vibrant aftern...</p>

Grab it & go at luxury spot Dough&Co!

By Ayanda Dlamini  Dough&co. -  40 7th Avenue, Corner 3rd Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, 2193 Whether you’re seeking a peaceful morning retreat or a vibrant aftern...

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Green Living: Coffee Habits can fuel Sustainable Living Goals - <p>Words by Ayanda Dlamini, originally published in Issue 43 of The Coffee Magazine


Our relationship with nature is an important one. For those of us that live in big cities, where concrete dom...</p>

Green Living: Coffee Habits can fuel Sustainable Living Goals

Words by Ayanda Dlamini, originally published in Issue 43 of The Coffee Magazine Our relationship with nature is an important one. For those of us that live in big cities, where concrete dom...

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SA First: A fully South African Grown Coffee Blend at Vida e Caffe - <p>The hot topic around coffee growing recently has been how we need to actively look beyond the traditional to sustain the ever growing demand for and the ever threatening climate changes against coffee...</p>

SA First: A fully South African Grown Coffee Blend at Vida e Caffe

The hot topic around coffee growing recently has been how we need to actively look beyond the traditional to sustain the ever growing demand for and the ever threatening climate changes against coffee...

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Popping for coffee: Unconventional roasting with retiree, Stanley Sher - <p>Words by Ayanda Dlamini




In a world where coffee roasting has become a high-tech affair, there was a certain charm in discovering a master of the craft who has found a unique and humble tool f...</p>

Popping for coffee: Unconventional roasting with retiree, Stanley Sher

Words by Ayanda Dlamini In a world where coffee roasting has become a high-tech affair, there was a certain charm in discovering a master of the craft who has found a unique and humble tool f...

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New Kid on the Block: The Chairman Cafe - <p>The Chairman Cafe

146 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban, 4001


In Durban, we do not have many bastions of culture, but before 2020, The Chairman was the go-to for intimate music events and wonde...</p>

New Kid on the Block: The Chairman Cafe

The Chairman Cafe 146 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Point, Durban, 4001 In Durban, we do not have many bastions of culture, but before 2020, The Chairman was the go-to for intimate music events and wonde...

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Cafe Focus: The Strangers Club, Cape Town - <p>

What a joy it is to walk into an established coffee shop and immediately understand that this is the regular hang out for almost all of the customers in the sprawling space.

Ironically, The Str...</p>

Cafe Focus: The Strangers Club, Cape Town

What a joy it is to walk into an established coffee shop and immediately understand that this is the regular hang out for almost all of the customers in the sprawling space. Ironically, The Str...

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New Kids on the Block: Yaawk Coffee - <p>Words by Ayanda Dlamini


Yaawk Coffee is more than just a coffee brand; it’s a testament to the pursuit of greatness. Founded by SA Rowers who have represented SA at an Olympic level and con...</p>

New Kids on the Block: Yaawk Coffee

Words by Ayanda Dlamini Yaawk Coffee is more than just a coffee brand; it’s a testament to the pursuit of greatness. Founded by SA Rowers who have represented SA at an Olympic level and con...

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What we learned from tasting 10 different coffee cocktails - <p>Congratulations to the Bar Sauce team on a successful and very entertaining launch! This collaboration between Art of Duplicity, Truth Coffee and Hope Distillery is a tasty and stylish affair and we h...</p>

What we learned from tasting 10 different coffee cocktails

Congratulations to the Bar Sauce team on a successful and very entertaining launch! This collaboration between Art of Duplicity, Truth Coffee and Hope Distillery is a tasty and stylish affair and we h...

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Big Change through Small Shifts: Composting for the win! - <p>All Images by Paige Fiddes




Wouldn't it be lovely if everyone was this excited (see above!) about reducing waste and composting! 4WKS are running a summer campaign in Cape Town to reward a...</p>

Big Change through Small Shifts: Composting for the win!

All Images by Paige Fiddes Wouldn't it be lovely if everyone was this excited (see above!) about reducing waste and composting! 4WKS are running a summer campaign in Cape Town to reward a...

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Creative Friday: The Great Coffee Divorce - <p>

In the 15th century, in the bustling streets of Istanbul, coffee was not just a beverage; it was a way of life. Coffeehouses were the heartbeat of the city, and discussions over a cup of rich, dar...</p>

Creative Friday: The Great Coffee Divorce

In the 15th century, in the bustling streets of Istanbul, coffee was not just a beverage; it was a way of life. Coffeehouses were the heartbeat of the city, and discussions over a cup of rich, dar...

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