ABOUT US
Exceptional coffee, rooted in a commitment to environmental stewardship
The Banhoek Coffee Co. draws its inspiration from the Banhoek Valley, a picturesque and fertile ecosphere between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Known for its stunning natural beauty, the valley is surrounded by majestic mountains, and is renowned for its vineyards and wineries, along with the serene and scenic escape it offers to nature lovers. It is also the natural habitat of the elusive and endangered Cape Leopard, whose protection is a passion for the Banhoek Coffee Co.
Embodying the spirt of the Banhoek Valley, our vision is to deliver a product which does justice to nature’s legacy, and to ensure long-term viability while doing so. By choosing Banhoek Coffee, our customers become part of a conscious movement that values environmental stewardship as much as they cherish a delicious cup of coffee.
Our coffee
We only use pure Arabica beans which we ethically source through traceable procurement channels. Our blend consists of East African, Central, and South American coffees, delivering notes of dark chocolate and fruity aromas. This smooth, well balanced all-round blend caters for a broad spectrum of coffee drinkers through various brewing methods.
Our packaging
Thoughtfully designed to be eco-friendly, the Banhoek Coffee Co. packaging limits waste during its manufacturing and printing processes, and is 100% recyclable to ensure limited impact on the environment. In doing so, we ensure that our products are as kind to the planet as our coffee is to the palate.
The Arabica beans are expertly air-roasted, ensuring a smooth, flavourful experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. Plus, the sustainable packaging speaks volumes about their dedication to environmental responsibility. A must-try for coffee enthusiasts!
The roastery
By utilising eco-friendly, state-of-the-art fluid-bed roasting techniques (also referred to as air roasting), we greatly minimise our roastery’s carbon footprint. Furthermore, apart from the benefit of producing lower carbon emissions than most traditional coffee roasting methods, air roasting also ensures consistency and repeatable precision from one roast to the next, with the ultimate flavour drawn from the coffee beans. This is possible due to the air-roasting process which keeps the coffee beans floating within a perfectly controlled flow of hot air to produce an even roast. The hot air, furthermore, forces out the chaff and other contaminants that might otherwise burn into the beans and mask the true flavour profile of the bean. In short, the only thing being roasted is the bean, leaving a clean and quality product with a smooth taste. The result is a low-carcinogenic coffee that coffee lovers claim tastes clean and smooth, with well-balanced, chocolaty flavours.
