Coffee
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Coffee is no longer just coffee and Nespresso's Vertuo machine reflects that
South Africa's coffee landscape has transformed dramatically, moving beyond instant granules to embrace specialty cafés and sophisticated home brewing. Nespresso's new Vertuo…
International Peace College claims it has permit to occupy building
The City of Cape Town is taking the college to court after it allegedly failed to submit building plans for approval raising concerns about public safety
South Africans are going to be paying more for coffee
Your morning caffeine fix is going to cost more due to various factors
Brewing change: How climate change is reshaping the coffee value chain in Uganda
People’s livelihoods depend on the coffee industry, but climate change is changing weather patterns, introducing or increasing pests and diseases and disrupting where the plants…
Poor weather disrupts global coffee supplies
Your morning cuppa may cost a little more because of heavy rainfall in Brazil and drought in Vietnam
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Is it worth adding another warm cup to shed those last kilogrammes?
Douwe Egberts launches limited edition 400g jar
The larger jar offers various opportunities for upcycling, from storage to food preservation to DIY decorations
Objects of Desire: Daddy Cool
If you need a reminder, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 18 June
Coco Safar brings its sublime menu to Johannesburg
Coco Safar has opened its doors in Jozi, offering delectable food and an intimate atmosphere
Objects of Desire: The Home Edit
The best objects for the love of our homes
Local barista academy skills the youth of Soweto
The ANC elective conference provided an opportunity for a local youth initiative to show off their coffee making skills
The best booze and chocolate pairings
On World Chocolate Day on 7 July, experience chocolate like never before, paired with your favourite adult drink
From banker to barista: When coffee calls in Zimbabwe
A 43-year-old innovator has, with his mobile business, introduced the joy of a cup of coffee on the go in Harare
Excavating the role of Africans in the creation of the modern world
Europe would have been a marginal player in world history without the continent’s natural resources and centuries of cheap African labour
Trouble brewing for Kenya’s coffee growers
Kenyan farmers say theft of their crop is endemic – and they suspect collusion