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SAMMY’S MORNING COFFEE
I recently accosted my friend Sam, who I incidentally live next door to, while he was making his morning coffee to ask him about his morning coffee. He was irritated at first, because a morning coffee is a special thing and I was interrupting it, and I could see he was irritated because we are […]
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Gift giving is a gift. Not in the way that being generous to others boosts your own sense of joy, which is true, sure, but in the way that gift giving is a talent. One that I don’t possess. It gives me a sense of anxiety that if I don’t get the perfect gift – […]
NOT YOUR TYPICAL TYPICA
You have a deep relationship with coffee beans. Collectively. But how well do you know them on a personal, individual level? Its likes, dislikes, passions and dreams? Each bean has its own flavours and idiosyncrasies, and it would be unfair to those little guys if we lumped them in all together. I mean, how would […]
What your coffee says about you.
One of my favourite things to see when out and about, is when dogs look like their owners, and owners look like their dogs. A crossfit enthusiast with biceps and triceps bulging out of their muscle tees walking an American Staffy. A prim, proper, yet perpetually alarmed lady with a sphere of curls walking a […]
ANNUAL BLACK MARKET GIFT GUIDE
In previous years we’ve done gift guides based on your relationship with your giftee: parent, spouse, boss, secret santa lucky dip. But this year I decided I’ll just do it on dollars. Maybe you have a secret crush on your Kris Kringle recipient – who am I to limit your spending limit? Maybe your folks […]
A CHAT WITH MATT
Matthew’s happy place is behind his coffee machine, where he can fuel his quest for creating the idyllic coffee, from an exquisitely pulled espresso, to impeccably textured milk. And of course, perfecting the cherry on top – the rosetta. He calls himself a hobbyist, but I would say he’s a real coffee enthusiast – on […]
FORM VS/AND FUNCTION
In my family, the debate of form or function pops up more than perhaps is usual. It could be over clothes, a bridge, the layout of a menu, a hamburger. As the only ‘creative’ in a family dominated by engineers, my arguments on the advantages of form, its ability to ignite a connection, an emotional […]
A COFFEE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
The best part of gift giving is the spreading of Christmas cheer. The worst part is Christmas shopping. It is a decidedly uncheerful time of carpark duels, frenetic bells jingling in carols like a ticking time bomb, and withstanding the arctic glower of the overworked shop assistant. Let us help you make this time less […]
FIKA: PARTY TIME
A reliable source (a customer who’s friend read something on the internet) told me that La Nina is departing earlier than expected. Slinking away from the party like a trollied wedding guest who just embarrassed themselves on the dance floor. We look forward to seeing the back of you Ms Nina. In celebration of this […]
BLACK MARKET COFFEE COURSES: THE ANSWER TO MOST OF YOUR LIFE’S PROBLEMS
We have some questions for you. Do you: Need more friends and think making great coffee will help (it will)? Need more friends and think making great coffee with alcohol will help (it really will)? Need to back up your ‘I’m a coffee nerd’ statement on your dating profile which some actual substance? Want your […]
FIKA: JULY EDITION
This edition we’ve got good warm feelings from both cosy winter treats, and Indian inspired culture. Warming you from the inside and outside. DRINK Tis the season to be jolly with a warm mug of mulled wine while sitting around the fireplace/fire pit with a bowl of the below in hand. EAT Sticky date pudding. […]
COOL UNIFORM
The first Monday of May is anticipated world wide for the Met gala’s fashion parade. The Met holds the biggest collection of fashion over the ages, and each year hosts a charity ball with an exceptionally exclusive guest list, and a dress theme. The result is very similar to the Oscar’s red carpet except the […]
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