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Bree Street · All welcome

Coffee is better with a crowd.

Every week the counter turns into a classroom. Cuppings, workshops and the occasional shouting match over milk texture — seats are limited to twelve.

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What's on

  • Friday Cupping Table

    Every Friday · 16:00–17:00

    Taste four rotating single origins side by side and learn to spot the difference between a washed and natural process.

    Free

  • Matcha Whisking Workshop

    First Saturday of the month · 10:00

    Grades, water temperature, chasen technique. You'll whisk three bowls and take home a 20g tin of Uji matcha.

    R150

  • Latte Art Throwdown

    Last Thursday of the month · 18:30

    Sixteen pourers, single elimination, one very loud crowd. Spectators welcome and encouraged.

    R50 entry

  • Home Brew Clinic

    Sundays · 09:00–10:00

    Bring your V60, AeroPress or moka pot and we'll dial in a recipe you can actually repeat at home.

    Free with a drink

Booking a private tasting?

We host teams of up to 20 after 18:00 on weekdays, including a guided flight of four drinks. Send us a note and we'll build a menu around your group.

Enquire about a private event