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A coffee amateur's journal

Coffee JournalSouth Africa's Specialty Coffee Community & Espresso Tracker

Learning daily, bean by bean. ☕

Welcome to my corner of the South African coffee scene — where every shot is a lesson and every bean tells a story.

Bibi Burness — Coffee Journal founder

Hey, I'm Bibi Burness

I'm no expert — just someone who fell in love with the ritual of making espresso at home. This journal is where I track my shots, explore South African roasters, and slowly figure out what makes a great cup. If you're on a similar journey, pull up a chair.

🏆 Bibi's Top 5 · July 2026

This month's 5 favourite coffees

Cedar's Colombia Zarza takes #1, joined by East Coast, Bluebird, YAAWK & Woolworths. A fresh list every month.

See the Top 5
Cedar Colombia Zarza Anaerobic Natural
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