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Specialty coffee in South Africa: the complete guide

Specialty coffee in South Africa: the real numbers behind the boom, where coffee is actually grown here, and 20 hand-picked roasters worth your money.

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How to choose coffee beans: your first specialty bag
Beginner Guides

How to choose coffee beans: your first specialty bag

How to choose coffee beans for your first specialty bag: roast dates, roast levels, single origin vs blend, and where to buy fresh beans in South Africa.

How to use a coffee plunger: the South African guide
Brewing

How to use a coffee plunger: the South African guide

How to use a coffee plunger (French press) for rich, non-bitter coffee — the exact grind, ratio and steep time, plus where to buy one in SA.

Light vs dark roast: what's the difference?
Beginner Guides

Light vs dark roast: what's the difference?

It's not just about colour. Learn how roast profiles affect the caffeine kick, acidity, and flavour notes in your mug.

How to use a moka pot: the South African coffee guide
Brewing

How to use a moka pot: the South African coffee guide

How to use a moka pot for rich, non-bitter coffee at home — the exact grind, ratio and heat, plus where to buy one in SA and which beans to use.

How to make pour over coffee: the South African guide
Brewing

How to make pour over coffee: the South African guide

How to make pour over coffee at home: the exact ratio, grind, water temperature and slow-pour technique for a clean, flavour-rich cup, plus which beans suit it best.

How to use an AeroPress: the South African coffee guide
Brewing

How to use an AeroPress: the South African coffee guide

How to use an AeroPress for smooth, clean coffee in two minutes: the exact grind, ratio and press technique, the inverted method, and which beans to use.

How to make coffee at home: the South African basics guide
Beginner Guides

How to make coffee at home: the South African basics guide

Learn how to make coffee at home — the ratio, water temp, grind and one simple method. A friendly South African beginner's guide, no machine needed.

Best coffee in Cape Town: the coffee shops & roasters to know
City Guides

Best coffee in Cape Town: the coffee shops & roasters to know

The best coffee in Cape Town, curated: 7 specialty roasters across the CBD, Woodstock and Kenilworth — who roasts what, what to order, and where to sit.

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