Gift giving is not always easy, especially when the receiver is difficult to buy for, or is someone who regularly treats themselves with items they love. However, when it comes to coffee lovers, there are numerous gifts that can be gifted, ones that can delight the receiver, and if you are working within a budget,…
For coffee lovers the 1st of October is an opportunity to indulge in their favourite everyday drink while celebrating International Coffee Day.
“International Coffee Day came about in 2014 to recognise the invaluable contributions to the coffee industry made by those who craft this beloved beverage,” explains Hayley van Niekerk marketing manager for Jacobs. Thokozane Radebe,…
You enjoy it every morning and sometimes throughout the day, but do you really know coffee. Most people are familiar with the usual coffee facts – how it is grown, coffee’s different variants and intensities and that you can choose between beans, instant or capsules, but the fact is, there is so much more to…
Many runners, cyclists and gym goers enjoy a caffeine boost before their exercise workout. Drinking a cup of coffee 45 - 60 minutes before working out (giving your body enough time to absorb it and reach its peak effectiveness) can positively affect the way you exercise and even the outcomes there after.
“Although, you may be…
Every year we are exposed to new coffee trends and new ideas on how to enjoy our cuppa. Although many still stick to their same orders, there are those who like to venture out and try something different, encouraging others to do the same. Thokozane Radebe, brand manager for coffee brands L’OR and Douwe Egberts…
Giving your home a makeover can be expensive, and within a year or two when new trends start taking over the pages of magazines you may want to look for ways to rid your home of old items and add new ones. “Upcycling is a sustainable and fun way to give you customised items for…
Douwe Egberts is proud to announce the launch of their limited-edition decorative jars, available in four stunning designs. Now consumers can enjoy their favourite instant coffee and, once the jar is empty upcycle it for alternative uses. "At Douwe Egberts, we noticed a trend of our jars being upcycled once the coffee was finished. Due…
International Coffee Day is celebrated around the world on 1 October to recognise and thank everyone responsible for getting us our get-up-and-go drink. From the farmers, roasters and the manufacturers to the coffee shop owners and everyone else in between, let’s raise a mug of our favourite blend and say, “Thank you”. “International coffee day…
Over the years the number of South African instant coffee drinkers has grown due to its convenience and time saving advantages. Furthermore, according to the South African Instant Coffee Market – Forecasts 2020 to 2025 report, instant coffee has seen an increase in the younger segment of the market, who enjoy being able to make a quick…
Throughout history there have been natural pairings that work together seamlessly. In the culinary world, one of those is definitely coffee and chocolate. Although both ingredients have independently complex tastes, when they are paired together delicious combinations are created, with the coffee enhancing the flavours of the chocolate. "Coffee and chocolate are two of the…