Road Closures And Other Vital Cape Town Cycle Tour Info
As race day fast approaches, it’s worth paying attention to the kind of information that could make your weekend movements run a little smoother.
What Do Jack Parow, Goldfish And Richard Murray Have In Common?
We’re not too sure whether Jack, Goldfish and Murray have ever knocked back a few bevvies together, but we do know that they share at least one passion.
Turns Out There’s A Science To Making The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
There’s more to a good cup coffee than meets the eye, so we loaded up the data behind making a healthy, flavourful cup of your morning rescue remedy.
South Africa’s Coffee Capsules Crisis Is Over
Many of us like to start our day with a quality cup of coffee, and it doesn’t come more convenient than the coffee capsule. So why the hell are they so hard to come by?
Good News If You’re Climbing Lion’s Head This Summer
We’re approaching that time of the year when everyone ambles up Lion’s Head, especially bright and early in the morning. This is good news, then.
SA’s Biggest Coffee Snob Wants You To Try This New Blend
We might have taken a while to catch up to the likes of Australia, but South African coffee consumers are now demanding quality. Time for an expert to weigh in.
Proud SA Startup Announces 100th Store Open
Like a cricketer reaching a century sometimes you need to raise your bat and salute the crowd. These guys have earned it too.
SpaceX Is Now Trying To Land Rockets On Floating Platforms
Two amazing things are set to happen today with regards to space travel. one of them is probably more important than the other, but that depends on personal opinion.
Which Of These Coffee Shop Cats Are You? [Infographic]
Spend enough time people-watching in a coffee shop and you should start to notice some trends. Check out this helpful infographic to help you nail your observations down.
Is Your Morning Cuppa Jo Making A Difference?
Saving the world one coffee at a time… That’s what vida is doing. Now you, too, can sip-sip on your favourite cuppa, and feel 100% guilt free.
Everyone Is Talking About #ForgotYourLunch
We have come to know and love vida for their reliably delicious coffee and their ever expanding snacks to accompany a quick brew at any time of the day. As per usual, they have just stepped things up a notch and… WOW!
You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Nailed A Vida Frio
I was in Joburg last week, and while cruising around the Pineslopes shopping centre in Fourways in search of an emergency fluffy bathrobe, I happened upon vida’s new Pineslopes store. I went inside to nail my customary wet-wet-wet-meia-de-leite-to-hamba, and it hit me like a frigging fist to the face – the FRIO.
From Bean To Cup, This Is How Coffee Is Made [INTERACTIVE]
Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate this stunning little interactive infographic detailing the life of a coffee bean, from ground to ground. (Did you see what we did there?) Grab a cup, and enjoy.
First Coffee Machine Ever To Roast, Grind And Brew [VIDEO]
Sure, we have those coffee-makers that grind, brew and spit out coffee at the push of a button, but what if we really wanted to roast our beans too?
This Map Will Help You Find The Best Cofffee In New York, Paris And London
If you’re anything like us, your love for coffee knows no bounds. And while you might be on good terms with your local barista, travelling abroad and not knowing where to get your morning cuppa is an awful thought.
Presenting: The Complete History Of Coffee [INFOGRAPHIC]
We don’t want to make any outlandish claims that can’t be justified, but we’re pretty sure that coffee is one of the world’s most popular and widely-consumed drinks. Apparently its drunk by an estimated 1.6 billion people globally each day – and many of rely on the stuff to get us out of the morning zone and transition us into the working zone. It’s magic stuff – but how did it get to us?
Global Survey Shows Our Preference For Coffee Over Sex
A study by the Le Meridien hotel group has determined that 53% of their guests preferred coffee over sex as the best way to start their day. In fact, 78% of the survey respondents would go without sex for a whole year before they’d go without coffee for the same period of time. The research […]
Buy Your Next Vida Using MXit
The ink has barely dried on Alan Knott-Craig’s deal to buy MXit, and already we’re seeing new developments in the user experience of South Africa’s biggest social network. You can now buy your favourite Estrela using nothing more than your MXit account.
The Mypressi TWIST: Good, Mobile Coffee That You Deserve
You know those times when you’re cruising on your Vespa, hitting the road with particular destination in mind? Perhaps you’re poodling up a mountain – perhaps not. It’s a bright, sunny late afternoon, some might even call it dusk. Light is thrown across the city scape below, and a slightly chilly wind is up. You think to yourself, “I could use some coffee right now”. Well you wouldn’t be able to get any, right? Wrong. So wrong.
V&A WATERFRONT LAUNCHES FREE WI-FI
First it was Green Market Square, and now it’s the V&A Waterfront. Yes, ladies and gents, we’re talking about free Wi-Fi. We recently ran a story on Skyrove’s offering of free Wi-Fi in Green Market Square, Cape Town. Things have developed ever so slightly.