There’s a quiet coffee revolution happening. Speciality Grade Coffee is no longer niche, it’s becoming the go-to.
People are asking more from their cup. Cafés are sourcing smarter, baristas are better trained and home brewers are stepping up.
Thanks to a global shift in coffee culture and a growing pool of local talent, South Africans are less interested in mystery blends.
At Bootlegger we’ve seen it firsthand. More customers want to know what’s in their cup and why it tastes the way it does. Whether it’s a our house blend or a small-batch single origin, quality matters.
5 facts about Speciality Grade Coffee
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Only 6-10% of the world’s coffee qualifies as Speciality Grade.
It’s rare for a reason, most beans don’t make the cut. -
Speciality Coffee is scored out of 100 and must hit 80+ to qualify.
That score covers aroma, flavour, balance, acidity, body, and aftertaste. -
Single Origin = one farm or region. Blend = carefully curated combination.
Both can be exceptional. It depends on the roast, balance, and skill. -
South Africa’s Speciality Coffee scene is growing fast.
More roasters, better trained baristas, and a more educated coffee community. -
Our coffee is Speciality Grade and our beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Good coffee starts with good farming practices: Ethical, sustainable, and traceable.
Whether you’re enjoying it at home or grabbing it in on the go, you’ve got access to world-class coffee right here.
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