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  • Diversity of African Coffee Regions

    African coffee regions create some of the most diverse flavour profiles in the world. In this article we explore Africa, country by country

  • coffee Brewing methods

    Simple guidance for some of classic coffee brewing methods – French Press, AeroPress, Moka Pot and Espresso – as an alternative to Pour Over

  • How to host your own coffee cupping

    Coffee cupping experiences are on the rise, but you don’t have to go to an organised event. Find out how to host your own home cupping session
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  • Beautiful African Ceramics

    Speciality African Coffee deserves to be sipped from carefully created African ceramics. Forge a connection with your ‘special’ cup

  • Cape Town coffee journey

    We return to Cape Town, where we began our African coffee journey, seeking inspiration and drinking some superb speciality coffees on the way!

  • Farm Shop & Deli Show

    Cupper’s Journey is heading to Birmingham this April, bringing an exciting showcase of African speciality coffee to the Farm Shop & Deli Show.
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