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Best Coffee Beans in South Africa

At Bean Online, we select, roast and blend our beans for leading café’s, restaurants, caterers and retailers across South Africa. You’ll taste our signature blends in Mugg & Bean, Vovo Telo, Wimpy, Fego, and many others. Our own brands – Mugg & Bean, Loba and Barney’s Blend – deliver exceptional quality and consistency in every cup.

Our Featured Coffee Bean Ranges

All our beans are proudly South African-roasted – perfectly fresh, flavourful, and ready for your favourite brew.

Mugg & Bean Range

  • Mocca Java Blend (1 kg) – A medium-dark roast bringing nutty and citrus aromas with a smooth, lingering finish.
  • Espresso Blend (1 kg) – An Italian-style roast with full body and superb balance—great for your espresso machine.
  • Café Blend (1kg) – This blend has been crafted from the best coffee beans sourced from across the globe and is a medium roast coffee with a full bodied flavour.
  • House Blend (1 kg) – Medium roasts offering warm spice, stone fruit, chocolate, and almond notes, versatile for all brew styles.
  • Italian Blend (1 kg) – Medium-dark roast rich in spice and dark chocolate notes, ideal for a bold, satisfying cup.

Loba Coffee Range – “The Muse”

Inspired by global coffee-growing regions and ancient stories, the Loba range features five unique 1 kg blends, each crafted to showcase distinct regional flavours

  • Giant of the Great Rift Valley (No. 1):
    A rich East African cup combining beans from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. Floral notes, bright citric acidity, beautifully balanced.
  • Depths of Maziwa Makuu (No. 2):
    Sourced from Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda, this full-bodied blend delivers earthy depth with fruity sweetness and dark-chocolate undertones.
  • Dawn of the Americas (No. 3):
    A light‑to‑medium roast from Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala. Natural sweetness, floral lift and gentle body make it a delightful crowd-pleaser.
  • Awakening the Nazca Plate (No. 4):
    Featuring beans from Brazil, Honduras, and Colombia, this blend celebrates Central‑South American volcanic soils, balanced, nuanced, with subtle fruit notes.
  • Mystery of Gondwana (No. 5):
    A classic Mocha‑Java pairing of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Indonesian Sumatra. An earthy, smooth yet bold cup, perfect for lovers of character‑rich roasts.
  • Bean Online also often offers a special 5 × 1 kg bundle, which includes all five blends for a discounted price.

Barney’s Blend

We created Barney’s Blend to support the great work that John Smit and his John Smit Foundation do in supporting rugby development, those with rugby injuries, and the care of vulnerable women and children.

What Makes These Beans the Best

  • Fresh and Locally Roasted: Every batch is roasted in South Africa for optimal freshness.
  • Professional-Grade Quality: Crafted for national chains – ensuring exceptional consistency and flavour.
  • Wide Blend Variety: From vibrant and light (Loba) to bold and dark (Barney’s and Mugg & Bean), catering to all palates.
  • Convenient Packaging Sizes: Available in 250 g or 1 kg depending on your needs – ideal for home, office, or café use.

Brewing Tips for Bean Online Coffee

  1. Grind just before brewing – use a burr grinder for best results.
  2. Use filtered water – it helps the delicate flavours shine.
  3. Adjust brew ratio – try starting at 1:16 (coffee to water) and tweak to taste.
  4. Store wisely – keep beans in an airtight container, away from light and heat.

Why Buy Coffee Beans Online in South Africa?

  • Nationwide Delivery – Fresh beans dispatched promptly to your door.
  • Direct from Roaster – No middlemen means fresher, more affordable coffee.
  • Comprehensive Range – Professional-level blends used by top cafés and restaurants.
  • Guaranteed Quality – Trusted by iconic brands like Mugg & Bean and Wimpy.

Final Thoughts

If you’re searching for the best coffee beans in South Africa, look no further than Bean Online. Our expertly roasted blends deliver café-quality cups at home or work. Shop the full range of Mugg & Bean, Loba, and Barney’s Blend today: beanonline.co.za/coffee/coffee-beans/.