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The Pursuit of Practice
Coffee Magazine

The Pursuit of Practice

The willingness to improve must come with the acceptance that practice is the only way forward.

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6 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023
A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
Coffee Magazine

A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE

We travel to Costa Rica with Kate Burnett; specifically to a region that has been in the spotlight in specialty circles for the last couple of years. Volcan Azul, one of the farms run by the Castro family, has made waves with some of the best coffee professionals in the world showcasing their coffees on the world stage. But success doesn't happen overnight, and the effort is definitely worth the wait.

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6 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023
GRIPIT AND RIP IT!
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GRIPIT AND RIP IT!

Get your grind on with the new era of handheld grinders as we appreciate how far this gadget has come in recent years.

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6 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023
Hitting  Right Notes
Coffee Magazine

Hitting Right Notes

Retha van Rhijn is the 2023 South African Cup Tasters Champion and a woman of many talents

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5 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023
Oceanic Coffee
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Oceanic Coffee

The accepted wisdom about coffee farming conditions is changing. Rory Kleu, an agronomist, investigates the possibilities of low altitude grown coffee and smashing the myths of the coffee belt.

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8 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023
Like a Rolling Stone
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Like a Rolling Stone

The City of Roses has always been a fertile breeding ground for some of South Africa's most competitive talents - now meet Bloemfontein's newest star - SA Barista Champion - Stevo Kühn! From humble beginnings, this talented human has followed his heart and his passion, and now spends his time travelling extensively both Nationally and abroad as a sought-after barista trainer, competitor and allround inspiring mentor to many in the rock 'n roll world of coffee!

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6 mins  |
Issue 43, Autumn 2023