The Inspiring Progression of Home of the Bean - <p>Words and interview by Ayanda Dlamini


For us creatives and lovers of coffee, the Home of the Bean experience is a must. I spent a long time trying to pinpoint the correct words to describe my exp...</p>

The Inspiring Progression of Home of the Bean

Words and interview by Ayanda Dlamini For us creatives and lovers of coffee, the Home of the Bean experience is a must. I spent a long time trying to pinpoint the correct words to describe my exp...

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Cafe Focus: Naked Coffee, Seapoint - <p>Hello Naked in Seapoint!



The recognisable green tiles run throughout the decor along with slick black touches including the 3-group Black Eagle and Mythos grinders proudly adorning the tasteful...</p>

Cafe Focus: Naked Coffee, Seapoint

Hello Naked in Seapoint! The recognisable green tiles run throughout the decor along with slick black touches including the 3-group Black Eagle and Mythos grinders proudly adorning the tasteful...

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Roadside Coffee: TenTwo Coffee Truck - <p>The route between the beach and the Coffee Magazine leads past a coffee trailer I have noticed for many months, but never quite got around to trying. On a weird day this week, a meeting turned car bre...</p>

Roadside Coffee: TenTwo Coffee Truck

The route between the beach and the Coffee Magazine leads past a coffee trailer I have noticed for many months, but never quite got around to trying. On a weird day this week, a meeting turned car bre...

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A very brief history of Cafe Culture - <p>by Ayanda Dlamini


There’s something so profound about learning the history of something and knowing the stories that existed before us.The study of change over time makes living the human e...</p>

A very brief history of Cafe Culture

by Ayanda Dlamini There’s something so profound about learning the history of something and knowing the stories that existed before us.The study of change over time makes living the human e...

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2023 South African Coffee Champions Crowned - <p>

Last July, the Finalists in the disciplines of Barista Championships, Latte Art and Cup Tasters (find out more on those here) were determined at Hostex in an unusual format that combined the norma...</p>

2023 South African Coffee Champions Crowned

Last July, the Finalists in the disciplines of Barista Championships, Latte Art and Cup Tasters (find out more on those here) were determined at Hostex in an unusual format that combined the norma...

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Meet Nina Rimpl, international coffee woman of mystery and Head Judge for World Coffee Competitions - <p>This is Nina. She is awesome. And she loves her fellow judges!


We have had the privilege of getting to know Nina over the years of coffee. What an honour to have her here in South Africa to overs...</p>

Meet Nina Rimpl, international coffee woman of mystery and Head Judge for World Coffee Competitions

This is Nina. She is awesome. And she loves her fellow judges! We have had the privilege of getting to know Nina over the years of coffee. What an honour to have her here in South Africa to overs...

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Cafe Focus: Plato - Where Minimalism and Good Coffee Meet - <p>

Words and images by Ayanda Dlamini




I'm pretty sure the name Plato is what initially caught my attention. Right away it made me think of the planet Pluto for some reason. The name...</p>

Cafe Focus: Plato - Where Minimalism and Good Coffee Meet

Words and images by Ayanda Dlamini I'm pretty sure the name Plato is what initially caught my attention. Right away it made me think of the planet Pluto for some reason. The name...

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New Kid on the Block: Sofia Eatery - <p>We had the pleasure of visiting Sofia Eatery when they were nominated for The Coffee Magazine Award for Best New Cafe and Best Cafe Design.

They went on to get the votes to win Best Cafe Design and...</p>

New Kid on the Block: Sofia Eatery

We had the pleasure of visiting Sofia Eatery when they were nominated for The Coffee Magazine Award for Best New Cafe and Best Cafe Design. They went on to get the votes to win Best Cafe Design and...

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#homecafe: ASMR coffee the South Korean way - <p>#homecafe  - Spine tinglingly great coffee experiences. 




















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#homecafe: ASMR coffee the South Korean way

#homecafe  - Spine tinglingly great coffee experiences.  View this post on Instagram ...

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Cold Brew Coffee Rum? Want to try some? - <p>

Coffee and alcohol have a long history together and when done right, the combination is a winner. Innocent Spirits a distillery in Cape Town has created a Cold Brew Coffee Aperitif using...</p>

Cold Brew Coffee Rum? Want to try some?

Coffee and alcohol have a long history together and when done right, the combination is a winner. Innocent Spirits a distillery in Cape Town has created a Cold Brew Coffee Aperitif using...

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And the Winner is: Day Twelve - DeLonghi La Specialista from @home worth R15000!!! - <p>

A HUGE congratulations to Bernard Joemat on winning this incredible prize, we can't wait for you to try it!!!


Day 12 – DeLonghi La Specialista from @home

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And the Winner is: Day Twelve - DeLonghi La Specialista from @home worth R15000!!!

A HUGE congratulations to Bernard Joemat on winning this incredible prize, we can't wait for you to try it!!! Day 12 – DeLonghi La Specialista from @home We were blown away ...

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Cure vs Curse: Got Coffee Health questions? Hit us up! - <p>Is coffee good for you?

In Issue 42 (currently on shelf now!) we asked two qualified doctors to get to grips with this age old question. They took it seriously, very seriously. 

Dr Zam...</p>

Cure vs Curse: Got Coffee Health questions? Hit us up!

Is coffee good for you? In Issue 42 (currently on shelf now!) we asked two qualified doctors to get to grips with this age old question. They took it seriously, very seriously.  Dr Zam...

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Taking a Moment: Learning to be Mindful about Coffee with Freda Yuan - <p>Tasting coffee mindfully can unlock new experiences, not only in flavour, but in life.

Interview with Freda Yuan


Freda Yuan tastes coffee for a living. She has won three UK Cup Tasters Titles....</p>

Taking a Moment: Learning to be Mindful about Coffee with Freda Yuan

Tasting coffee mindfully can unlock new experiences, not only in flavour, but in life. Interview with Freda Yuan Freda Yuan tastes coffee for a living. She has won three UK Cup Tasters Titles....

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World of Coffee Dubai: A Taste of things to come in 2023! - <p>In attending our first International Expo since 2020, we were like frothing groms before going for our first holiday surf. Like kids on Christmas morning. Like a person who has had to wait more than 2...</p>

World of Coffee Dubai: A Taste of things to come in 2023!

In attending our first International Expo since 2020, we were like frothing groms before going for our first holiday surf. Like kids on Christmas morning. Like a person who has had to wait more than 2...

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Cafe Focus: The Glenwood Bakery Bagels - <p>

Adam and Carin Robinson started The Glenwood Bakery in 2013 long before a local, artisanal bakery became a staple in the hospitality scene in South Africa, with many wonderful people now trying th...</p>

Cafe Focus: The Glenwood Bakery Bagels

Adam and Carin Robinson started The Glenwood Bakery in 2013 long before a local, artisanal bakery became a staple in the hospitality scene in South Africa, with many wonderful people now trying th...

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Imagine the Possibilities: Summer Edition 2023, Issue 42 - <p>You may have seen this beautiful purple magazine on the shelves over the last two weeks already, she's difficult to miss!

We are so thrilled to share the wonderful Issue 42. We wanted to wait u...</p>

Imagine the Possibilities: Summer Edition 2023, Issue 42

You may have seen this beautiful purple magazine on the shelves over the last two weeks already, she's difficult to miss! We are so thrilled to share the wonderful Issue 42. We wanted to wait u...

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A Giveaway from Red Espresso + Seam Coffee (Newly crowned Roastery of the Year 2022) - <p>
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Quite possibly the BEST Coffee Club Box Ever. - <p>Look we love every box, but this one is bringing the HEAT for Summer. With an EXCLUSIVE lot to Discover Great Coffee Club Subscribers from 2021's Roastery of the Year winners Bluebird Coffee, to a...</p>

Quite possibly the BEST Coffee Club Box Ever.

Look we love every box, but this one is bringing the HEAT for Summer. With an EXCLUSIVE lot to Discover Great Coffee Club Subscribers from 2021's Roastery of the Year winners Bluebird Coffee, to a...

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We've got some coffee from our friends at Balloon Coffee Roasters to giveaway! - <p>

Oh la la!

Hello Balloon Coffee Roasters! All the way from Zurich and finally having landed with us last week after getting lost by the not-so-trusty postal service, we have been digging in to t...</p>

We've got some coffee from our friends at Balloon Coffee Roasters to giveaway!

Oh la la! Hello Balloon Coffee Roasters! All the way from Zurich and finally having landed with us last week after getting lost by the not-so-trusty postal service, we have been digging in to t...

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