Coffee Roasting Upgraded - The Nucleus Link Is On The Way

As is SA's 1st Origami Cup Brewing Competition

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Hi there,

As South Africa's Nucleus Coffee Tools distributor, we are very proud to stock its innovative coffee-making tools. Today, we have big news for South Africa's coffee industry (and aspiring coffee roasters) as well as exciting news for South Africa's dedicated pour-over brewers.

Read on to explore the latest in coffee roasting innovations from Nucleus, and find out about the upcoming Origami Cup below.

Our friends at Nucleus Coffee Tools are some of the coffee industry's greatest innovators. What started with one special distribution tool has turned into a suite of accessories used by the top coffee professionals around the world.

Their most impactful innovation to date is unquestionably the Link Sample Coffee Roaster however, and we're proud to announce that it is on the way to South Africa and ready to pre-order now!

Link Coffee Roaster

The Link isn't just an effective roasting tool; it comes with an evolving software ecosystem and library of roast profiles developed by some of the world's most accomplished roasters. It doesn't just roast the coffee; it helps coffee professionals (or home enthusiasts) identify and execute optimal roast profiles for every bean, thanks to a sophisticated software layer.

The Link empowers everyone to roast coffee to its full potential, in small batches, ready to cup, brew, and drink right after roasting. Whether you're a green coffee buyer assessing samples, a roaster profiling a new lot, or a home enthusiast looking to buy and roast your own green, the Link helps you roast better, minimising wasted coffee and time.

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Born in New Zealand, ACME Cups was formed after a few veteran baristas noticed something missing from specialty cafés: the perfect cup for espresso. So they designed one in a range of colours. Not long after, its stylish offerings grew to a range of full sets including different sized cups, and saucers.

Shop The ACME Collection

ACME has become an industry standard around the world and we're excited to offer this beautiful coffee-serving-ware to our customers around South Africa. Available in various colours and sizes, ACME cups are the perfect way to enjoy your beloved beverage at home or in the cafe.

Classic Ceramic Coffee Cups

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Classic Ceramic Saucers

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A new competition is brewing

Turning our attention to a completely different kind of cup, we're thrilled to announce that entries are open for South Africa's first Origami Cup, a brewing competition that has happened in dozens of countries around the world.

In partnership with our friends at the African School of Coffee, we will be hosting our country's first instalment of this global competition this coming July!

Origami Cup 2026

Open to professionals and home brewers alike, the Origami Cup is a celebration of the pour-over ritual. Anyone can enter, and the winner will be picked based on a blind tasting over several knock-out tournament rounds.

We're planning a fun experience for both competitors and spectators and entries are now open! Spaces are limited, so visit our Quicket page at the link below to book your spot.

Secure Your Spot

Origami at home

If you're not in the area or not keen on competitive brewing, you can still have an Origami brewing experience. We're proud to be Origami's distribution partner in South Africa. We stock a wide and ever-expanding range of their drippers and tools. You can see it all on our website, at our store in Claremont, or at the competition!