James Fouche

[...] to the next level. Often I have been disappointed by the lack of creativity from South African coffee shops. So, I will be trying my best to set the bar very high and to do something South Africa has [...]

[...] of a twitter pole, locals began recommending worthy venues. Soon my trip became a mission. 10 coffee shops in 10 days. Here was what I thought of my favourite spot. Truth Coffee Cult (Buitenkant Str, [...]

[...] folk. Let me use an example to explain why you should know the basics. As a writer I frequent coffee shops. One of my preferred drinking spots serve a mean flat white. I will never forget the day I [...]

[...] doesn’t work. And if something is tapping your finances, you need to put a stop to it. Most coffee shops like going into detail when it comes to their coffee consumption. A lot of time is spent [...]

[...] life. From dust we come, in dust we live, and to dust we shall return. Very quickly, our little coffee shop became so much more than just another shop. It had a life of its own. The final touches were [...]

[...] This is where it gets really tricky. The aim to setting up a coffee shop should be by doing so on a limited budget. From the start, it has been my objective to find [...]

[...] Ever wondered what goes into setting up a small coffee shop? Or what type of research has to be done before the big day? It just so happens we are in the [...]

[...] of your shop, but it will raise some interesting questions. Any businessman planning to open a coffee shop, MUST know how to make a decent coffee. If you do not understand how to operate an espresso [...]

[...] reviewing wines or wine estates, restaurants or chefs, coffees or baristas. However, during the Wacky Wine Weekend there are so many of these wonderful elements and it needs to be shared. I decided to [...]

[...] is what makes one remember it. And that is my humble breakdown of the best wines at the Wacky Wine! Now for the Arabella competition: Simply share your best wine experience as a comment on the [...]

[...] and what happened at some of the estates. Next week I will also be giving away a box of Arabella wines so follow the blog or check in to see how you can win. That brings us to this week’s [...]

[...] hamper* up for grabs. And in the final post featuring the wines, there will be a box of Arabella wines on the line. *Picture is only a representation of the hamper. Products might vary. Prizes [...]

[...] blog or tweet it to @james_fouche or use #bestwackywine when you tweet. The prize is a box of Arabella wines. Entries open to folks living in South Africa. Please share the competition with friends. [...]

[...] wines or wine estates, restaurants or chefs, coffees or baristas. However, during the Wacky Wine Weekend there are so many of these wonderful elements and it needs to be shared. I decided to break [...]

[...] a book a month, warmed this author’s heart. The next morning I officially began the Wacky Wine Weekend. Every other concern faded away. I was there to celebrate the grape and to taste what [...]

[...] . But the reigning champ, unrivalled among the plethora of wines on offer at the Wacky Wine Weekend could only be: Bon Courage – Inkará Shiraz “I don’t know how he does it,” I said, [...]

[...] that you are able to see what sells and what is in high demand. If you are going to be a speciality coffee shop, then coffee should account for most of your stock on hand, but do not neglect to offer [...]

[...] Previously I explained how important the choice of coffee should be when opening a speciality coffee shop. From the beginning we wanted only South and Central American coffee beans. This is [...]

[...] After a long break, it is time to get back into the writing saddle. Polvo, our speciality coffee bar in the heart of Knysna, has opened its doors and I have shared the entire process here. [...]

[...] has to be done before the big day? It just so happens we are in the process of opening a speciality coffee bar in Knysna. Because I value service and appreciate good coffee, it seemed like the [...]

[...] the company, I have done loads of research. I wrote an article about coffee shops for The Coffee Mag, and from there I never really stopped researching the coffee trade. At times it went into the [...]

[...] . Soak it up. More exposure to the environment assist with budgeting like nothing else. The Coffee Mag always has some great articles about the coffee business and SCASA always has some advice [...]