Black Plus Coffee

In this episode, we review some of the coffee we have had in the past few months and years. We talk about the excitement and disappointments of brewing those coffees. Does freshness, roast date and pricing, matter when buying coffee beans? This is our unbiased review and was dependent on how we brewed those coffees. We hope this review can be useful for all and it's only part one, there's more to...

In this episode, we speak with Marcus Tlhomelang.  Marcus is a barista and trainer at Bean There Coffee Company. He recently won the 2021 South African Barista of the Year award hosted by Coffee Magazine. We talk about what it means to be a barista and how the South African Specialty coffee industry is evolving in education. Hope you'll enjoy the episode! 

In this episode, we have a conversation with José and Nicole Fernandez, from Sabores. José and Nicole are the first exclusive Colombian coffee importers in South Africa, focusing on specialty Colombian green coffee beans . Ever wonder how your coffee gets to your favourite Roastery, the process it takes, the people behind the scenes and the role of a green bean coffee importer? Then this is t...

In this episode, we continued our conversation with the current Aeropress Champ Brandon Smith. This time we are talking about the World Aeropress Competition (WAC) 2021, happening in Australia and his preparation for the competition. Enjoy the episode ☕ We apologise for the echo in the background.

Have you ever wondered what coffee processing is all about? Maybe you have bought a bag of coffee from your favourite coffee company and it is written natural or washed process, what does that mean? In this episode, we talk briefly about coffee processing methods and how it has evolved. We also talk about the 'newly elevated' processing methods i.e Anaerobic and Carbonic Macerated coffees amongst...

In this episode, we recap on 2021 with regards to coffee. We go through memory lane and talk about our highlights of the year. Our highs and lows of starting a coffee podcast, the incredible guests we've had on the show, coffees we've sniffed, slurped and drank, brewing devices and techniques we've explored. We also spill some beans on what's next in the upcoming year! WE LOVE COFFEE. WE DRINK COF...

In this episode, we are joined by the South African Aeropress Champion of 2021 , Brandon Smith! Brandon shares with us his passion for coffee and his future endeavours. What does it take to be an Aeropress Champ? How technical is the competition? In fact, what’s an Aeropress? Enjoy the episode and treat yourself to a great cup of coffee!

Our conversation about A Shot In The Dark (ASITD) competition hosted by The Coffee Magazine (SA) continues in this episode, as we interview the winner of the ASITD 2021 Frederik Dreyer from GeGrond Coffee. In this episode, we sat down with Frederik to talk about GeGrond and them winning the national roasting competition, and what it means for them and the coffee landscape in South Africa. Do enjoy...

In this episode, we talk with Rory Lambson from Black Sheep Coffee Company. Rory was top 3 in the recent South African national coffee roasting competition, called A Shot in the Dark 2021, hosted by The Coffee Magazine. In this episode, we get to know more about Rory and the competition, and what he did differently to land himself in the top spot. Do enjoy the episode and we hope you'll learn more...

Maybe you're trying to brew some amazing coffee at home, but you're not sure how to start and what to use. In this episode, we dive into home brewing , what is it all about and how do we find it. Does home brewing replace the cafè experience or not? Can one still have a great cup of coffee at home, that they normally have at their favorite coffee spot? Find out more on this episode... Check the li...

Coffee is not caffeine, but caffeine is synonymous with coffee! Coffee is well known for its caffeine and some attribute caffeine as the only source and compound found in coffee, hence they are inseparable. But what actually is caffeine? Is Caffeine truly the only compound found in coffee? Perhaps you have been wondering about caffeine and its impact on ones health and if it's good enough for you...

What is coffee roasting all about? What role does it have in the final output of a green coffee seed being transformed into a coffee bean, which has its own character, full of flavours and aromas. In this episode, we talk about the basics of coffee roasting, a brief science in the art of roasting and we discuss roast levels i.e light, medium and dark roast. Enjoy the episode and share it with frie...

Ever wonder what lies behind a cup of coffee? Are farmers treated and paid well enough, for their incredible produce and is it sustainable for communities growing these coffees? Like any other industry there's always a case for fair trade and sustainable way of doing things. Even with coffee, sustainability and fair-trade are necessary. Join us in this episode, as we have a conversation with Jonat...

Ever wondered about the origin of coffee? Who thought it would be cool to roast, ground and brew it? What is the history of our beloved drink in Africa? How has the commercialization of coffee changed the landscape in how this beverage is now consumed? What are these Three Coffee Waves that some people seem to be referring to?  We have some answers to your incredible questions, enjoy this fou...

What, 90 bucks for a cup of coffee??! What makes this Specialty Coffee "special"?  We use that term a lot, so what is Specialty Coffee and how is it priced? Are we getting scammed for money as " coffee is just coffee" or is it worth us paying for it? Is Specialty Coffee different? In this third episode, we talk about Specialty Coffee and there's more to come on this topic in future episodes,...

South African government (department of agriculture, land reform and rural development) passed new regulations about what can be classified as coffee or coffee mixture, those regulations will take effect starting from 1st of November 2021, yes this year! So, in this second episode, we dive into the thick of things, a conversation about Ricoffy (an instant coffee brand, which is "SA's No.1 Coffee b...

Maybe you're wondering why should I listen to these guys? Or what is BlackPlusCoffee? Is it a political statement or a movement? In this episode we dive into what is BlackPlusCoffee and who are the people behind it. We talk nothing but coffee and reflect on our individual experiences, we talk about the passion for coffee, our backgrounds, and why are we into coffee also we spill the beans about wh...