With us all working from home on a more permanent basis, the need to have a high volume of coffee supply has become an important factor in my household. I have had a few times when I was on the last few beans and no new coffee on hand. So I decided to sign up …
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Is Nespresso worth it?
Nespresso was the beginning of my coffee journey. My family bought me one for my 23rd birthday and that was about 7 years ago. I have since moved on to other coffee brewing tools such as the V60, Chemex and Aeropress, you can read this blog post here. But the convenience and quality of Nespresso …
Why I support local coffee brands
Why should you support local or think about supporting local coffee brands? This has been on my mind a lot lately. A friend of mine back in Cape Town shared a news article about how the coffee industry is nearing a global crisis. This was the perfect time to discuss this topic and you can …
San Francisco Coffee Guide
So I decided to list a few of my favorite coffee spots around San Francisco and provide a short coffee guide on my favorite coffee spots. 1. Saint Frank First up is Saint Frank. This little cafe is definitely one of my favorite coffee spots in San Francisco, mainly because they can make a delicious …
When can we start saving the planet again?
Many are thinking, what is going to be the lasting impact of single use coffee cups during COVID. If that isn’t on your mind, it sure is on mine. It’s been months now since bringing your own reusable cup has been banned from coffee shops. Everytime I get a takeaway coffee, I’m reminded that this …
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The Best Coffee Products – Aeropress, Chemex, and Hario V60
Turning your home into your office has some peaks, but I do miss grabbing a flat white on my way to the office. Even with coffee shops opening and offering outdoor seating, I’m really enjoying making coffee at home. My coffee brewing tools and products have expanded from the Aeropress to the Chemex to the …
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Cat and Cloud Coffee in Santa Cruz
Cat and Cloud Coffee shop is a cute little cafe in Santa Cruz. We stopped here on our way back from Los Angeles. I’m a cat lover so I was instantly drawn to the brand name. Of course, I ordered a flat white. The beans that I had was from The Answer range, a blend …
Best coffee spots in Los Angeles – Venice Beach
For our family trip, we decided to explore Los Angeles and all I could think of was finding the best coffee spots to try. We stayed in Venice Beach and there were 3 coffee spots close by – Intelligentsia Coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee and Menotti’s Coffee. Intelligentsia Coffee We only got to Los Angeles around …
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Where to stop for coffee on the way to Tahoe City
Being South African, our December holidays are always boiling hot, we replace Christmas jumpers with dresses and shorts. This will be my second cold Christmas in San Francisco but to make it even more magical, we decided to find some snow and make it a White Christmas. I’ve now been here for just over a year …
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Best coffee spots in Houston
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my husband and I visited Houston. My cousin lives there with her husband and their beautiful baby boy. I slowly explored the coffee scene in Houston last year, but this time, I came prepared with a list of a few places I wanted to try. Our coffee journey started at Tiny Boxwoods. …