Black Plus Coffee

In this episode, we unpack the specialty coffee scenes in South Africa’s two major cities: Cape Town and Joburg. From café culture and lifestyle to geography, we explore what these two cities share and what makes them completely different.

Is there a difference in taste, pace or culture? And how does where you live shape your coffee experience?

This conversation is just the beginning of a deeper exploration into South Africa’s growing specialty coffee movement.

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Nine years behind the bar, one cafè and endless passion. Sharon Muto shares her coffee journey and motivation...

In this episode, we sat down with Sharon Muto, who's a Café Manager at Rosetta Roastery in Cape Town, to explore her journey into the world of coffee, the passion that drives her, and the mindset that has helped her remain rooted in one space for nine years—in an industry where many move on in search of something new.

We talk about growth, favourite coffees, and the realities of staying committed to the craft. Whether you’re a barista, café owner, or simply a coffee lover, this conversation offers honest insight and fresh inspiration from behind the bar.

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In this conversation, we unpack the contrast between what the coffee industry looks like from the outside vs. what it actually feels like from the inside. Personal experiences, lessons, and honest reflections all come together in this open conversation about the real world of specialty coffee.

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Welcome to our new short segment called Percolating Thoughts. In this short and brief, unfiltered conversation we discovered something about Moses, how he dislikes fermented coffees...

So shocking!!! Join us as we have this weekly 10 minutes or so, short, unbiased and venting conversations!

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Ever wondered how to turn a coffee shop into a thriving community hub? Join us and Leroy in this part two, as he spills the beans on his journey since 2017—navigating financial hurdles, trust issues with staff, and brewing lasting customer relationships.

In this second part of our conversation, Leroy dives deeper into the art of crafting a welcoming space that goes beyond transactions to foster community, education, and social responsibility. It's an engaging deep-dive filled with real-world lessons and the secret sauce behind a people-driven coffee business.

Love these insights? Share this episode with your friends and help spread the word as we continue the conversation from part one. Tune in, get inspired, and see how every cup of coffee can create a ripple of change in your community!