Once you have settled on a routine that works, the next step is usually a small upgrade or a new bean to try. These pages cover the gear we reach for most and the lots that keep coming back into the roastery.
A practical bundle for anyone moving from instant coffee to a proper brew. Includes a gooseneck kettle, a V60 dripper, filters, and a digital scale that fits on a small counter.
See what is insideNot sure which grinder matches your pour-over habit? This walks through the hand grinders and entry-level electric burr models we stock, with honest notes on noise and workflow.
Compare the optionsA light roast with floral and citrus notes. We share the V60 recipe used in the roastery, plus what changes when you let the coffee rest a few extra days after roasting.
Read the recipeWe are not the biggest roastery in Johannesburg, and we do not try to be. What we offer is a consistent cup from beans we know by name, roasted twice a week in small batches. Here is what that means when you brew at home.
Every Tuesday and Friday we run the 12kg drum roaster. When you order a bag, it is roasted in that cycle and shipped within a day or two. You are not getting beans that sat on a warehouse shelf for three months. The roast date is on every bag, so you know exactly what you are brewing.
Our single origins come from smallholder farms in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the East African highlands. We cup every lot before it goes into the roaster, and we pay well above commodity price. That relationship shows up in the cup, and it is why our espresso blend stays balanced from one batch to the next.
A light roast from Ethiopia behaves differently than a washed lot from Limpopo. Every coffee in our catalogue comes with a brew guide that covers grind size, water temperature, and pour structure. You know what to expect before you buy, and you have a starting point when the bag arrives.
Once a month we open the roastery for a cupping session. It is a relaxed hour where we taste through the current single origins and blends, talk about what changed since the last roast, and answer whatever brewing questions you bring. Regulars get a feel for how our coffees develop over time, which makes choosing your next bag easier.
We stock manual brewers, grinders, scales, and filters that we actually use in the roastery. No gimmicks, no gadgets that look good in a photo but complicate your morning. If you are putting together a starter kit or upgrading your pour over setup, we can point you to the piece that makes the biggest difference for your method.
Tell us what you brew and how often. We will suggest a bean profile and the right gear to match, without pushing you toward a bigger setup than you need.