One thing that can certainly be said about Boomerang CEO Rob Joubert, is that he appreciates a great cup of coffee. So much so that when Rob encountered barista Charles Ngwarai upstairs in Maynard mall, he invited Charles to move his business, lock, stock and barrel, onto the Boomerang premises. So the best java in Cape Town can now be found at Boomerang.

The barista relocated to the Boomshack, which is a purpose built food wagon setup in the Boomerang common area, where Baes gather for lunch and now, to appreciate the excellent coffee that, for some, is just what’s needed to get fired up in the morning.

Charles was enthusiastic about the move. He says: “Almost 70 percent of my customers upstairs were coming from Boomerang, so I had gotten to know many of the people already. It’s great now that we are here, and Boomerang Baes are loving the coffee and breakfast we offer”.

“I also do barista training, as it helps people to get jobs where they can show they are bringing extra value into companies. Nowadays, you need to bring something extra, like a certificate that shows you can make a good coffee.”

One of Charles’ trainees, Sam Moya, is his assistant and explains: “A good coffee requires deep knowledge about what you are doing, and a good barista can test the taste, the smoothness, the acidity and the sweetness. The base is always an espresso, so when you get that right, the rest flows.

Charles, who has been a barista for over eight years, describes his work as a passion. He says: “The more you do one thing, the more personal it gets, and it’s about enjoying what I’m doing every day. I’m living my dream.”

The best part of the day for Charles and Sam is the morning, as that’s when the coffee demand is up, and the business is brisk.

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