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who has time to be bitter?

Almost the entire premise upon which our coffee philosophy is based is upon the question: “is bitterness necessary to produce a strong cup of coffee” My coffee journey itself is based upon a different idea : ” can coffee in the cup deliver upon the promise made by the aromas of freshly ground coffee?”   [...]

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TRUTH. Coffee poured at your event?

The fabulous Constantia Fresh Sauvignon Blanc festival was held at Buitenverwachting by the inimitable Jörg Pfützner. We were pouring coffee at a rapid rate with Jose, Michele. Luyolo on the machine. We can go just about anywhere and do this coffee stuff…

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How to train your ABID

How to train your ABID

Using your new ABID: Take freshly ground coffee, ground on a filter setting. Leave the ABID on the counter on it’s coaster. It shouldn’t leak Use about 18g of coffee this is around 60mls or two heaped tablespoons. The size of filter paper is not that important, but for best results, insert filter paper and [...]

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As seen on TV…

As seen on TV…

…and if you call us now…. the abid Clever Coffee maker as seen on SABC TV Expresso (pardon their spelling….?) this morning by insomniacs and other people who don’t sleep. Buy one here Lear how to use it here

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The singing Barista plays TRUTH.

Jose Vilandy, the 2008 South African Barista champion has joined our ranks at TRUTH. Trained for the champs by our own David Donde Jose is coming on as a valuable member of our team.

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some appreciation for our V&A store

some appreciation for our V&A store

http://fluxmag.com/lifestyle/truth-brings-coffee-in-its-simplest-form-to-va-waterfront/ It is a universal truth that coffee is a fine beverage to have at anytime of the day. Business deals and casual meetings are made over a cup of espresso or cappuccino, breakfast is not the same without it, and it’s a better alternative to have a coffee break outside at work than by [...]

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