MoreFlavour AeroPress Journey with Winston Thomas

MoreFlavour AeroPress Journey with Winston Thomas

If you haven't heard his name already, Winston Thomas is probably the most capable Barista in South Africa at the moment: He's just finishing up his year as the reigning South African AeroPress Champion, he's just won the South African Barista Championships, and is the Western Cape Barista Champion. We caught up with Winston to tell us about his AeroPress Champs journey with MoreFlavour, and what the experience means to him this year as a judge at the Nationals, and opening up an opportunity for the contestants this year.

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Price R950 R1850 R3 900 R2 000 R3 450 R6 000 R5 300 R6 000 R13 800 R20 930 R20 930
Grind range 30 Stepped adjustments: Pour-over, AeroPress, French press, Filter, Moka 60 Stepped adjustments: All purpose 90 stepped adjustments: All purpose 24 Stepped adjustments: All purpose 90 Stepped adjustments: All purpose 60 Stepped adjustments: All purpose Micro-steps #1-20 for espresso, Macro-steps #21-40 for filter 100 stepped micro 0.01mm adjustments: All purpose Stepless adjustment: All purpose Stepless adjustment: All purpose Stepless adjustment: All purpose
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