Black Plus Coffee

Black Plus Coffee

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Black Plus Coffee episodes

  • Let's Talk SCASA With Shawn Cloete
    In this episode, we are joined by Shawn Cloete. He's part of the newly elected board members of SCASA. We talk about everything related to SCASA. What is SCASA? How is Specialty Coffee governed and standardized to ensure quality levels? How can we as the public, support our Baristas better, as they compete in the World or National competitions? How can the Specialty Coffee scene in South Africa be sustainable? Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe
    44 min
  • Let's Talk BlackPlusCoffee
    In our first episode of the year, we talk about our highlights for 2022 and what we are looking forward to in 2023. We give an update about what we are currently busy with as individuals in coffee space and what we aim to do in this new year. Do enjoy the episode 😃
    29 min
  • Let's Talk Coffee Education
    In this episode, we talk about the importance of Coffee Education. Is there a need for people to be educated about coffee? How is coffee education related to our mission as BlackPlusCoffee? How can consumers be better equipped with coffee knowledge? In case you missed it, we have an exciting announcement at the end, tune in to find out what it is all about. Check out our Instagram page and hit us with a follow.
    28 min
  • Race & Coffee Part 2

    In this episode, we continue our conversation on Race & Coffee with Winston Thomas Douglas. What does inclusivity look like in Specialty Coffee? Is culture of importance in who can access coffee? And how can we address issues well to reconcile and build a coffee scene that celebrates our uniqueness as South Africans?

    We also talk briefly about Winston and Leigh's venture on starting Cedar Coffee Roasters, and their plans to make Specialty coffee inclusive and accessible to all as their business grows. 

    40 min
  • Race & Coffee Part 1

    In this episode, we have a conversation on Race and Coffee focusing on the South African Specialty coffee industry. Does race play a role in who consumes coffee and who benefits from our beloved beverage? Is privilege even a thing to be talked about in coffee? 

    We are joined in conversation by the current and three-time SA Barista Champ Winston Thomas Douglas, as he helps us navigate and understand the role of race within the coffee industry, based on his expertise and experience within the Specialty coffee scene. Winston will be representing South Africa in the upcoming World Barista Championships 2022 in Melbourne, Australia this upcoming month. Click on the link below to support him

    https://gogetfunding.com/get-the-sa-champ-to-the-world-barista-championships-in-melbourne/

    48 min
  • Coffee Reviews Part I

    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 come. Enjoy the episode!

    Follow us on Instagram, https://instagram.com/blackpluscoffee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and email us at [email protected]. 

    45 min
  • Let's Talk With Marcus Tlhomelang
    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!
    34 min
  • Let's Talk With Sabores

    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 the episode you should listen to, enjoy!

    Sabores plays a pivotal role in the South African specialty coffee community and have consistently brought incredible Colombian green beans over the years. Do visit their website and find out more about their current offerings www.sabores.co.za.

    Find us on linktr.ee/blackpluscoffee and Instagram is https://instagram.com/blackpluscoffee?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    46 min
  • Let's Talk WAC With Brandon

    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.

    25 min
  • Let's Talk Coffee Processing Methods
    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 others. Try a new coffee processing method, and enjoy the show!
    40 min

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We are all about Specialty Coffee , based in South Africa. Our goal is to have conversation about Coffee in the most fun and accessible way via our podcast. We review coffee beans, brewing methods,…