Friends launch a coffee concept
From single shots and filthy chai to chilled coffee with an extra kick and chocolate in a slush, two good mates are selling coffee with a mission.
IT all started over drinks. Timothy Talbot and Brandon Mills, both in their early 20s, finished their postgraduate studies at VEGA Durban last year, and thought about how many students would go off-campus during their breaks and in between lectures to buy quality coffee.
“When we joined campus there was nothing in this space – no sound, no vibe – and we wanted to change the atmosphere.”
With this in mind, the two created a vibrant student-centric brand called BeanBoet, a brand that listens to the caffeine-related needs of students and directly caters to them without exception. Quite surprising since Brandon’s never been a big fan of coffee and, as a student, Tim used to survive on two-spoons-in-a-mug standard coffee. But they were both dedicated to bringing something new to the campus and something even more adventurous to the palate, so they learnt a whole heap and, with the help of their barista, Nduduzo Prince Artizim, they’re knocking out really brilliant stuff in their happy place.
“We offer a substantial range of both hot and cold beverages that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and we are committed to serving the kind of high-end beverages that are both wallet and eco-friendly. Our brand is rooted in South African culture with aspirations of providing a unique and proudly South African experience.”
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