Coffee aficionados, get ready to indulge in a caffeinated paradise at The Specialty Coffee Expo, running at the newly renovated Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront from 30 November to 1 December. This much-anticipated coffee festival in Cape Town is South Africa’s largest and premier coffee event, continuing to elevate the coffee experience for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Over the two-day event, The Specialty Coffee Expo becomes a hub of education, innovation, and sensory delight. Come and learn all there is to know about your morning cup—attend a quick cupping demo, take a tasting tour, and connect with some of the industry’s amazing players. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Things to do and see at The Specialty Coffee Expo 2024
The Specialty Coffee Expo is an opportunity for coffee-lovers to engage with around 50 exhibitors showcasing the finest coffee products, equipment, and accessories; participate in exclusive workshops; witness live barista competitions; and experience brewing demonstrations from some of the industry’s most skilled professionals.
Taste the finest specialty brews and chat with coffee experts
Check out the Conversation Hub, hosted by African School of Coffee and get all your coffee-related queries answered by industry experts. Whilst you’re at it, get a taste of the best coffees available anywhere at the Cupping table presented by licensed roasters and Q-graders.
Exclusive product launches, innovations and hands on demos
Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newbie looking to learn how you can perfect bean-to-cup coffees at home, the Brew Bar is where to get in on leading coffee equipment and see, feel, and taste different coffee brewing methods firsthand. Equipment ranges from commercial to home and office use machines and brewing from brands such as Gaggia, Breville, Konig Coffee, Crem Expobar and more.
Get an exclusive introduction to South Africa’s best coffee roasters
This year’s event features the renowned Specialty Roaster’s Village where exclusive specialty coffee roasters showcase their products, services and serious skills. This is the place to be to taste, experience and purchase some of the best coffees available anywhere in the world. Entry into the exclusive Village is by invite-only.
The best baristas go head-to-head in a competition throwdown
Be sure to check out the Latte Art Throwdown happening across the two days of the event, where skilled baristas compete to create stunning latte art designs. Witness creativity, precision, and a little friendly competition as these talented artists go at it!
Snacks and sweet treats
It’s not all coffee either, the expo has you covered on the food front as well. They have invited some of the top Patisseries and Bakers to join them and give you the fuel you’d need for two exciting days of coffee-tasting.
How to book your tickets
Cost: From R220pp (weekend pass) | From R150pp (day pass) | Book via iTickets
When: Running from 30 November to 1 December 2024. Doors open daily at 9am
Where: Makers Landing, The Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: specialtycoffeeexpo.co.za | greenroomlive.co.za
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @thespecialtycoffeeexpo
Facebook: @TheSpecialtyCoffeeExpo
