The Coffee & Blenders SA Blog
The most up-to-date news, reviews and buying guides on Italian espresso machines, coffee grinders and Thermomix® — written specifically for South African coffee lovers. Updated 2025–2026.
Gaggia Classic GT: Italy’s First Prosumer Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Lands in South Africa
In September 2025, Gaggia Milano — the brand that invented the modern espresso machine in 1948 — launched something it had never made before: a prosumer dual boiler machine. The Classic GT brings dual PID-controlled boilers, externally adjustable pressure and advanced pre-infusion to South African home baristas at a price that changes the entire market.
Read Full ArticleThermomix TM7: The Record-Breaking Kitchen Revolution South Africa Has Been Waiting For
860,000 units ordered in its first months. A 10-inch touchscreen. 20+ cooking functions. The TM7 is Vorwerk’s most successful product launch ever — and it’s now available in South Africa.
Lelit Espresso Machines in South Africa 2025: The Complete Buyer’s Guide
From the entry-level Anna PID to the flow-profiling Bianca V3 — our complete South African guide to choosing your Lelit machine, with SA pricing and load shedding advice.
Rocket Appartamento TCA 2025: Still Iconic, Now Smarter — What South Africans Need to Know
Milan’s most beautiful compact espresso machine gets a significant upgrade. The TCA model brings temperature precision without changing a single iconic curve of the original design.
Eureka Mignon Silenzio 55: Florence’s Best Value Espresso Grinder Just Got Even Better
Bigger 55mm burrs, improved sound dampening and a stronger motor — the Silenzio 55 is now South Africa’s best value hand-assembled Italian espresso grinder at its price point.
Espresso Machines and Load Shedding in South Africa: The Complete 2025 Guide
UPS sizing, pure sine wave requirements, Wega gas machine options and EskomSePush tips for keeping your Italian espresso machine running through every stage of load shedding.
Grind-by-Weight Grinders: Why Every Serious South African Barista Is Making the Switch
GBW grinders stop automatically at exactly your target dose — to within 0.1g — every single time. The most significant home espresso grinder development in a decade, now available in South Africa.
Wega Commercial Espresso Machines South Africa: The Café Owner’s 2025 Guide
Gas-heated Wega commercial machines run fully through every stage of load shedding. Everything South African café and restaurant owners need to know about specifications, group sizes and installation.
Flat Burr vs Conical Burr: Which Espresso Grinder Should South Africans Buy in 2025?
The grinder debate that never ends — but the answer genuinely matters when you’re spending R10,000–R35,000. Here’s what the data actually says for South African espresso tastes and budgets.
Is the Thermomix TM7 Worth R25,000 in South Africa? An Honest 2025 Assessment
The TM7 is the most expensive kitchen appliance most South African families will ever buy. Here is the honest, unbiased case for and against — based on real South African cooking lifestyles and budgets.
Coffee Equipment News & Expert Reviews for South Africa — 2025–2026
Coffee & Blenders SA is based in Walmer, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and is South Africa’s specialist destination for genuine Italian espresso machines, coffee grinders and Thermomix® appliances. Our blog covers the latest developments from brands including Gaggia, Lelit, Rocket Espresso and Wega, as well as practical South African guides covering load shedding, local water hardness and ZAR pricing.
Whether you are a home barista in Johannesburg researching your first dual boiler machine, a café owner in Cape Town looking for a gas-heated commercial machine that runs through load shedding, a home cook in Durban considering the Thermomix TM7, or a coffee enthusiast in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Polokwane or Kimberley — our expert articles are written specifically for South African conditions and budgets. All equipment is stocked by Coffee & Blenders SA with free delivery to all 9 provinces.
Browse our full range of coffee equipment or contact our specialists in Gqeberha for personalised advice on the right machine for your home, café or office.