The Mantality.co.za Blog

An espresso has become much more than simply a flavoursome pick-me-up here in South. An espresso is an expression of one’s sophistication, class and undeniable all-round snootiness not only due to the fact: that a decent bean operated espresso machine is roughly the same price as a new kidney on the black market (so I hear), but also because those who drink espressos enjoy not only the sophisticated aromas, but also the woody/smoky flavours not ordinarily found in other varieties of coffee - namely their vile yet abundant ‘instant’ counterparts. Read the rest of this entry »

E.S.E pods (Easy Serving Espresso) are the handy and flavourful espresso pods compatible with an ever growing range of coffee and espresso machines, as well as the newly available Handpresso: Portable Espresso Maker from Mantality.co.za.

You can buy E.S.E pods (very cheaply) from all good coffee merchants in South Africa as well as a few good Spar’s and convenience stores. However, an assortment of full flavoured (and decaf) coffee pods are available online from Xpresso and at R2.94 per espresso pod - which is not bad at all.