Untitled

Val de Vie – Yearling Sale

We are going to be at Val de Vie from Thursday 19th – Sat 21st of Feb.  Come check out the yearlings and grab a fresh beverage!

See more….

Classy Catalogue for Inaugural Val De Vie Sale Bloodstock South Africa’s new Cape yearling sale Bloodstock South Africa are proud to announce that a top class catalogue has been put together for the inaugural Val De Vie Sale on the 22nd February. Many of the…

Is caffeine addiction in your genes?

Is caffeine addiction in your genes?

The next time you rush to judge a colleague, friend or relative who’s pouring their sixth cup of coffee for the day, just remember it’s in their genes.

New research suggests that some people can’t control their caffeine cravings because a set of genes determines how much satisfaction they get from a good cup of java.

In a study published in the Molecular…

Base 4 Aviation Open Day – this Sat!

Seattle Coffee Co. mobile and event coffee will be at the Base 4 Aviation in the general aviation area @ Cape Town International Airport.  We will be there from 0900 until 3pm.  Come check out what it takes to be a pilot and enjoy a fresh beverage.

A Brief History of Global Coffee Production As We Know It (1963-2013)

Coffee, with a capital C, is a fragile organism.

Its supply is essential to the billions of people depending on it in their cups, as it is to the millions of people who work to put it there. We consider coffee supply on a daily basis as it applies to present and future needs. But rarely do we consider its past.

Most…

Latte Art – a la Coffee Cart

The Seattle Coffee Co. mobile guys visited Knysna for the RECM Knysna 200 MTB race this past weekend.  3 days of racing and 4 days of fun!

The crew, Thabo, Arnold, Godfrey and Rob were at the start and finish providing our delicious hand-crafted beverages to the riders and supporters.  Each morning saw a different start location but the finish line was always the same, Thesen Island, outside the…

RECM Knysna 200 – this weekend – COFFEE

The Seattle Coffee Co mobile unit will be in full force at the RECM Knysna 200 from Thursday afternoon until Sunday.  We are stoked to be part of this great event and can’t wait to get away from the CPT weather! :)

The MTB race is over 3 days and Seattle will be at the start and finish for all 3 stages providing fresh hand crafted beverages to all the riders, support crew and spectators!

If you…

The newest health drink! How coffee can save your sight

How coffee can save your sight: Chemical in the drink prevents degeneration of the retina due to glaucoma, ageing or diabetes

Researchers made discovery when looking at coffee’s antioxidant effects 

Coffee contains 7-9 per cent chlorogenic acid which is strong antioxidant

A daily cup of coffee can save your eyesight, scientists claim.

A chemical found in the drink prevents deteriorating eyesight…

Nice Aeropress Technique guide

Found a really great article about the Aeropress.

My name is Mike Mac Donald. I am a Coffee Roaster.

The purpose of these blogs will be to instill a sense of ‘coffee-logic’ within each and every one of you. I will be sharing what I have learnt along the path and push forward ideas of anything that might seem relevant for the betterment of the coffee industry and for the curious of the craft.

Tod…

SuperHero Trail Run in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

On the 24th of May you will get a chance to not only have some refreshing cups of coffee, you will also get to run / walk up Table Mountain.  In aid of St Luke’s Hospice, this event is one not to be missed.  Based out of the Middle Campus field @ UCT, the National Park has opened up the mountain for a run / walk of note!

Check out the flyer for all the information or visit www.wildrunner.co.za an…

Wings for Life World Run – May the 4th be with you

  Seattle Coffee Co. mobile have been asked to support the inaugural Wings for Life World Run on the 4th of May in Cape Town.  This event is a global marathon, with simultaneous starts all over the world! All of the entrance fees will be spent on Spinal Cord Research.  RedBull athelets and ambassadors as well as many others will be taking part.   Robby Naish in California, Dean Barker in…

The next 10 days

Seattle Coffee Co mobile is off to the Joberg2C mountain bike race.  9 Days, 900kms and over 9000 cups of coffee! If you are riding or watching the event, drop by the Seattle Coffee Co mobile unit and grab a cup, hang out and enjoy the ride!

Race info

The Old Mutual joBerg2c is riding the off-roads less travelled and trails never travelled. It is racing, riding and touring across this…

Eight Reasons to Sip on Coffee A cup of joe jolts your mood, reduces disease risk, and adds a kick to workouts.

A morning cup of coffee is a must for many runners. It wakes you up, energizes your workout, and—how can we say this nicely?—gets your systems moving, too. But there’s more reason to indulge in that second or third cup. The latest research shows that drinking coffee is a (mostly)…

17 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Coffee

17 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Coffee It’s National Coffee Week but despite being a little bit obsessed with the hot beverage, it seems Brits aren’t that good at drinking it

We all love a cup of Joe. It’s big in Italy, bigger in America and ever growing over here, where we drink 70 million cups a day.

But we may not be able to consider ourselves true fans of Java, as it turns out 77 per…

Imagine tasting your first chocolate croissant for the first time!  Can you remember that taste?  Well this week, we were able to provide this experience to a group of pre-schoolers!

This past week, Seattle Coffee Co Mobile were implementing an ‘Activation’ for the Times Media group.  The mobile unit and staff were busy supplying fresh cups of Seattle Coffee Co beverages and delivering snack…

20th March @ 6pm – Bright Street, Somerset West

Seattle Coffee Co. mobile will be serving up fresh beverages to all those attending the Bright Street Carnival.  It is tonight and starts at 6pm.  Come check us out!

Each year businesses in Bright Street, Somerset West come together to host an evening of family fun and entertainment. This year’s theme is ‘Mardi Gras’ reflecting the new time of year…