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Brand New Look, Same Great Vibes!

Exciting news! Coffee on 18th is under new management. Our beloved Frikkie and Charmaine, the former owners, extend their heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and loyalty over the years. Serving your daily cup of joy has been an incredible journey, and they cherish the connections they’ve made along the

South African Coffee: Flavours, History and Brewing Tips

When some people think of South Africa, images of its renowned scenery, geography, and cultural diversity may come to mind. However, not all people think of South Africa as a place that produces incredible coffee. But think again, as this is one of the world’s most exciting coffee exporters and

Coffee and Health

Coffee is an intricate mixture of more than a thousand chemicals. The cup of coffee you order from a coffee shop is likely different from the coffee you brew at home. What defines a cup is the type of coffee bean used, how it is roasted, the amount of grind,

A bit about Coffee

In the commercial coffee trade, there are two main coffee species – Arabica and Canephora (more commonly called Robusta). The Arabica bean differs from its counterpart the Robusta, in that it is flatter and slightly longer in shape. It produces a milder coffee that has a softer aromatic flavour. In