Frontier Coffee, a leading supplier of coffee machines to corporate South Africa for over 15 years, has unveiled the Vicenza F11, its latest touch screen operated coffee machine for the South African market. 

Incorporating the latest in technology, the stylish Vicenza is the ideal machine for companies wishing to offer staff and guests high quality coffee – without the high purchase price normally associated with coffee machines of this calibre. In terms of technology, in addition to the colour touch screen and the 32 beverages on offer, the machines offer “stealth” grinding which allows them to be placed even in areas where staff are working and of course, in board room settings where high quality drinks can be made with minimal noise. It achieves this using ceramic grinder blades that allow extended life and high precision grinding which improves the coffee taste profile and reduces grinding noise. The machines also boast a 1 kg bean hopper and a 2 or 8 litre on-board water tank – but users can also plumb the machines directly into a mains water supply. One of the other unique features is that the Vicenza allows both espresso and traditional filter coffee to be made in the same machine. 

Speaking at the launch of this new model, the managing director of Frontier Coffee, Steven Giddings, said that “initial sales had far exceeded expectation and that the machine, which had won an international design award, was seen by many office managers as both attractive and functional for the office environment.” 

He added that today’s office managers more than ever realise the need to retain talent and to create a pleasant work environment, but as we enter 2019, the cost containment imperative has also come into play. So, it has become critical to find low maintenance multi-function coffee machines. “Our 10-15% discount on this model relative to others in the same class, and the 30% lower cost of coffee produced direct from beans versus capsules, offers that value” he said. 

The machines are currently on a launch promotion at R 22 900-00 and in addition to a free demo, training and installation, the company also offers a rental option with a full maintenance package. 

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From a small grocery store opened by Luigi Lavazza in 1895, Lavazza coffee was born. It is synonymous of excellent Italian Espresso in over 90 countries and the leading brand of coffee in Italy. Lavazza coffee has been on an endless journey of innovation from blending coffees from different parts of the world to catering to the tastes of individuals, to new roasting machines that ensure aromatic excellence and allowing coffee to be prepared with beans and a capsule. Lavazza is a global leader and a premium coffee specialist true to exploring, discovering and reinventing the art of blending.

Lavazza coffee is being re-launched in October 2018 by Incobrands into leading South African retailers like Pick n Pay, Checkers and Spar. 

Retail Product Range 

Qualità Oro is the very first Lavazza blend, created in 1956 and is available in retail stores. The coffee is ideal for those who love to savour a premium blend daily. Made from a selection of the finest 100% Arabica beans, mainly from Latin America, this blend is fruity and aromatic, with hints of malt and honey suitable for all coffee makers.

Qualità Rossa is rich and full-bodied coffee, perfect for those who want to get off to a great and energetic start to their day. This uniquely blended coffee is made from a combination of Brazilian Arabica beans for body and sweetness with African and South East Asian Robusta beans fir intensity and warm notes of cocoa. It is a richly flavoured coffee ideal for an everyday coffee with its intense and energetic blend.

Crema E Gusto is ideal coffee for any occasion, with the perfect combination of intensity and full-body for the perfect latte and caffe latte. This creamy and full-bodied blend consists of a selection of high quality Arabica and Robusta beans with a fragrantly flavour and pleasant chocolatey finish. A classic Italian coffee and amongst Italy’s best sellers!

For the decaffeinated coffee lovers, Caffè Decaffeinato is the ideal decaf offer by Lavazza. Lavazza decaffeination method is natural and preserves the authentic taste of the quality coffee beans. The natural method results in a coffee rich and full in flavour and body, with notes of honey and almond. This coffee is perfect for any time of the day or night.

Lavazza Prontissimo offers more than just an instant coffee, it is a 100% Arabica blend enriched with 10% finely ground coffee to get a great premium tasting instant coffee. Prontissimo! CLASSICO presents a round and well-balanced taste with top notes of caramel. Prontissimo! INTENSO presents a strong and full-bodied taste with notes of roasted beans. For the taste lovers, Lavazza Prontissimo makes an extraordinary taste experience, in an instant!

Compatible Capsules 

Through dedication to innovation and quality, Lavazza has launched a new line of capsules compatible with Nespresso®* domestic machines. The creation of the capsules begins with a “Noble Dark Roasting” method — developed by the company – with the aim of extracting the most “noblest” of aromas. This is coupled with a velvety grind that yields a superior in-cup result, guaranteeing a smooth and even coffee extraction which preserves all the richness of flavours. The grinds are then blended with others from coffees of diverse origins to create a unique flavour profile for each product. Subsequently, to maintain all the freshness and aroma of the coffee, the blend is packed and sealed in a protective atmosphere with a technology called “Aroma Safe”

The new capsule line is a result of Lavazza’s expertise in leading the coffee industry with quality and innovation, combined with almost thirty years’ experience in the production and marketing of systems and products for the single serve segment. 

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*Capsules compatible with Nespresso® domestic machines. Nespresso® is a trademark of a third party without any link with Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

From a small grocery store opened by Luigi Lavazza in 1895, Lavazza coffee was born. It is synonymous of excellent Italian Espresso in over 90 countries and the leading brand of coffee in Italy. Lavazza coffee has been on an endless journey of innovation from blending coffees from different parts of the world to catering to the tastes of individuals, to new roasting machines that ensure aromatic excellence and allowing coffee to be prepared with beans and a capsule. Lavazza is a global leader and a premium coffee specialist true to exploring, discovering and reinventing the art of blending.From a small grocery store opened by Luigi Lavazza in 1895, Lavazza coffee was born. It is synonymous of excellent Italian Espresso in over 90 countries and the leading brand of coffee in Italy. Lavazza coffee has been on an endless journey of innovation from blending coffees from different parts of the world to catering to the tastes of individuals, to new roasting machines that ensure aromatic excellence and allowing coffee to be prepared with beans and a capsule. Lavazza is a global leader and a premium coffee specialist true to exploring, discovering and reinventing the art of blending.

Lavazza coffee is being re-launched in October 2018 by Incobrands into leading South African retailers like Pick n Pay, Checkers and Spar.

Retail Product Range 

Qualità Oro is the very first Lavazza blend, created in 1956 and is available in retail stores. The coffee is ideal for those who love to savour a premium blend daily. Made from a selection of the finest 100% Arabica beans, mainly from Latin America, this blend is fruity and aromatic, with hints of malt and honey suitable for all coffee makers.

Qualità Rossa is rich and full-bodied coffee, perfect for those who want to get off to a great and energetic start to their day. This uniquely blended coffee is made from a combination of Brazilian Arabica beans for body and sweetness with African and South East Asian Robusta beans fir intensity and warm notes of cocoa. It is a richly flavoured coffee ideal for an everyday coffee with its intense and energetic blend.

Crema E Gusto is ideal coffee for any occasion, with the perfect combination of intensity and full-body for the perfect latte and caffe latte. This creamy and full-bodied blend consists of a selection of high quality Arabica and Robusta beans with a fragrantly flavour and pleasant chocolatey finish. A classic Italian coffee and amongst Italy’s best sellers!

For the decaffeinated coffee lovers, Caffè Decaffeinato is the ideal decaf offer by Lavazza. Lavazza decaffeination method is natural and preserves the authentic taste of the quality coffee beans. The natural method results in a coffee rich and full in flavour and body, with notes of honey and almond. This coffee is perfect for any time of the day or night.

Lavazza Prontissimo offers more than just an instant coffee, it is a 100% Arabica blend enriched with 10% finely ground coffee to get a great premium tasting instant coffee. Prontissimo! CLASSICO presents a round and well-balanced taste with top notes of caramel. Prontissimo! INTENSO presents a strong and full-bodied taste with notes of roasted beans. For the taste lovers, Lavazza Prontissimo makes an extraordinary taste experience, in an instant! 

Compatible Capsules 

Through dedication to innovation and quality, Lavazza has launched a new line of capsules compatible with Nespresso®* domestic machines. The creation of the capsules begins with a “Noble Dark Roasting” method — developed by the company – with the aim of extracting the most “noblest” of aromas. This is coupled with a velvety grind that yields a superior in-cup result, guaranteeing a smooth and even coffee extraction which preserves all the richness of flavours. The grinds are then blended with others from coffees of diverse origins to create a unique flavour profile for each product. Subsequently, to maintain all the freshness and aroma of the coffee, the blend is packed and sealed in a protective atmosphere with a technology called “Aroma Safe”

The new capsule line is a result of Lavazza’s expertise in leading the coffee industry with quality and innovation, combined with almost thirty years’ experience in the production and marketing of systems and products for the single serve segment.

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*Capsules compatible with Nespresso® domestic machines. Nespresso® is a trademark of a third party without any link with Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

South Africa has a shortage of good Baristas. That’s why The Daily Buzz, which operates 12 coffee bars in corporate locations across Gauteng and an in-house coffee roastery, Craft Coffee, has launched the first South African developed and fully SETA accredited Barista training academy in Newtown, Johannesburg, this month (July).  

Craft Coffee, one of the premier artisan roasteries in South Africa, is headed by 2013 South African and All Africa Barista champion, Lovejoy Chirambasukwa, and has been an integral part of the unique blend that has made The Daily Buzz a huge success.  

Now, according to CEO, Andrew Brown, it will share another secret ingredient with the broader coffee community and help solve a critical problem – a shortage of Baristas.  

“South Africa’s biggest problem is unemployment. But every new coffee bar needs at least five new Baristas!  So we want to improve the quality of baristas’ skills, employ more people and improve their earning ability,” he points out. 

He says that the company’s Baristas have been the key to its success with both technical expertise and customer engagement being paramount.  “Taking pride in the smallest detail, such as knowing repeat customers by name, has been a key differentiator for our business.  We have proved the value of extensive investment in staff training and educate our staff as meticulously as we choose our coffee. There is very little they don't know about great coffee and excellent service,” he says.  

Already eight new students are en route to obtaining an NQF3 skills programme. 

The course was developed by the Craft Coffee team with the help of the SETA recognised specialists at THRIVE.   

After formal lectures in the classroom, trainee Baristas complete workplace assignments and present their ‘portfolios of evidence’ to the coffee gurus. The learner guide and workbook with which they are supplied provides a broad range of content that not only shows them how to clean and adjust a grinder so that it turns out the perfect espresso but also teaches them the ins and out of stock taking, storing coffee, hygiene, quality standards, service and customer interaction. 

“We ensure that there is a technical / theory side and a practical side. For example, they get to learn about tasting – the various flavours, the different coffees and blends and the related aromas. They will be fully equipped to work as a Barista once they graduate.  This will be a good stepping stone into the world of coffee,” says Chirambasukwa.   

The participants are ultimately assessed in house as well as receiving their official results from SETA.  

Chirambasukwa underlines the need for trained Baristas locally as well as internationally, adding that big centres such as Dubai are also on the lookout for accredited Baristas, providing local young trainees with exciting career opportunities.

“As coffee people, we have a passion for helping newcomers to the industry make a meaningful living doing something they love – working with coffee.  We want to develop entrepreneurs who can make a living from making great coffee. Much of how we train our own people for our own coffee bars is in this course – it’s just now recognised and accredited.”  

Jason Olive, who heads up Hospitality Placements which specialises in recruitment for the hospitality industry welcomed the creation of a local, accredited course and said he would be only too happy to receive resumes from Baristas who had completed this course. This would enable those pursuing a career in the coffee industry to aim for the top end of the salary scale which stretched from R4 000 to R20 000, depending on expertise and experience.  

Brown is confident that there is a massive, untapped market for coffee in South Africa where the majority of people are still, surprisingly, tea totallers! 

“But coffee is taking off and more and more people are drinking it.  That’s why we have to keep continually bettering ourselves and being better Baristas to serve up the very best cuppa.  We are proud that our course will be SETA accredited. We’ve built the training programme to ensure that learners can build on it by doing other courses at hospitality schools,” he says.  

The Daily Buzz, too, is going from strength to strength. Last year, the company rebranded and redesigned its coffee bars and went beyond its corporate roots when it also launched a tour of its roastery in Newtown in Johannesburg. Customers can also now order coffee for home brewing online.  The company also makes most of its food in house at a central kitchen in Marshalltown that opens at 3am to get food out early and fresh!  95% of what is bought in is sourced locally.  

Brown says the company now counts Standard Bank, GrowthPoint, Rand Merchant Bank, Nedbank, Attacq and EOH among its clients and employs more than 100 people. They are aiming to expand regionally and reach the 1 000 mark within five years.  

For more information, visit www.thedailybuzz.co.za and www.craftcoffee.co.za or follow them on twitter and Instagram - @craftcoffeesa and @thedailybuzzsa 

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Getting to know Andrew Brown: Andrew Brown started The Daily Buzz along with his brother Chris who has since exited the business.  A qualified chartered accountant with a passion for coffee, Brown started out by travelling the world crunching numbers rather than coffee beans.  On his return to South Africa from his base in London, he worked as a finance manager in the motoring and IT industries before joining Standard Bank as a risk manager. Here, in 2006, he spotted the opportunity to open a coffee bar serving premium quality coffee backed by exceptional service. The first one opened on the trading floor at Standard Bank head office in the Johannesburg CBD in 2006.Under the guidance of Brown and a dedicated management team, The Daily Buzz has gone from strength to strength. In 2013, he spotted another opportunity, this time opening coffee roaster, Craft Coffee, to supply The Daily Buzz and other wholesale customers. Craft Coffee has established itself as one of the premier artisan roasteries in South Africa.

A coffee lovers dream! Now you can enjoy coffee from the best roasters in SA, conveniently delivered to your door.

Sea Point, WC – August 2016 

Finally someone has done it. Young entrepreneurs, Hillel and Jon, have introduced the world of subscription coffee to South Africa. The Monthly Grind™ launched in the beginning of August and has coffee lovers from around the country enjoying artisanal coffee conveniently delivered to their doors. 

If you love coffee, their website simply offers the easiest way to experience coffee from around South Africa. Subscribing to The Monthly Grind™ means each month you receive the freshest coffee beans, ground coffee or coffee pods delivered to your home or office, with no delivery cost. 

Their passion for e-commerce and coffee has translated into them developing www.themonthlygrind.co.za which for the 1st time in SA enables those with a passion for premium coffee to enjoy coffee from all over SA. No matter if it’s ground coffee, coffee beans or coffee pods (compatible for a Nespresso machine), they have it all. With suppliers like Bootlegger Coffee, Mischu, Bean There, Father Coffee and DoubleShot – it is easy to understand why people across the country are going wild for their business concept. 

To learn more about The Monthly Grind™, Subscribe or Shop visit their site www.themonthlygrind.co.za or email them This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.