🎙️ Episode 1: “From the Farm to the Cup — Why Stories Matter”
Opening (0:00 – 2:00)
(Background: soft café sounds — clinking cups, espresso steaming, light guitar riff)
Host:
“Karibu to the very first episode of the Barista Mtaani Coffee Podcast. My name is Alfred Gitau, and here at Barista Mtaani, we believe every cup has a story.
This podcast is about more than coffee — it’s about the farmers, the youth, the entrepreneurs, and the dreamers who make Kenyan coffee what it is. Today’s theme is: From the Farm to the Cup — Why Stories Matter. So grab a cup, and let’s brew this conversation together.”
Segment 1: Farmer’s Voice (2:00 – 10:00)
Host:
“Our journey starts where the coffee journey begins — on the farm.”
(Sound cue: morning birds, hoe digging, distant chatter)
Farmer Guest (e.g., Mama Mbugua):
“I’ve been a coffee farmer in Kirinyaga for 20 years. But for many years, prices were so low, I thought of giving up. We worked hard, but the money we got could not even pay school fees. Today, I have hope, because now, youth like you are roasting our coffee right here at home. And I know… when Kenyans drink our coffee, they drink our story.”
Host (reflecting):
“Thank you, Mama Achieng’. That’s the heart of CoffeeTales — connecting people to the stories behind their cup.”
Segment 2: Barista Spotlight (10:00 – 18:00)
Host:
“Now, let’s move from the farm to the café. Meet [Barista Guest], one of the young people behind Barista Mtaani.”
Barista Guest:
“I started as a waiter, but then I trained as a barista. The first time I poured a latte art heart, I felt proud — because I was telling my own story with coffee. For me, it’s not just a job. It’s culture. It’s youth innovation. And it’s a way to show the world that Kenyan coffee belongs not only on the export shelf, but also here in our own neighborhoods — mtaani.”
Host:
“That’s powerful. Coffee is no longer just an export — it’s a lifestyle right here at home.”
Segment 3: Innovation Shot (18:00 – 25:00)
Host:
“Coffee is also about new ideas. Today, let’s hear from [Startup Founder / 4A Coffee Roasters rep” – Alfred Gitau and Alice Murugi
Guest:
“At our hub, we give farmers a chance to roast their first 15 kilograms for free. Why? Because when you taste your own coffee roasted fresh, you feel ownership. We’re also working with youth to create coffee-based startups — from mobile coffee carts to e-commerce platforms. This is the new wave of coffee innovation.”
Host:
“That’s the spark! Coffee innovation is youth innovation.”
Segment 4: CoffeeTales Story (25:00 – 28:00)
(Background music softens; spotlight tone)
Spoken Word / Poet Guest:
“My father grew coffee but never drank it.
Berries red as sunrise,
But his cup was always empty.
Now I brew his harvest in a steaming cup,
Sip hope,
Taste resilience,
And I say: this is ours.”
(Pause for effect, soft music fade-in)
Segment 5: Global Sip (28:00 – 32:00)
Host:
“Globally, coffee prices are rising, and specialty demand is booming. But here’s the truth: unless we invest in local roasting and local consumption, farmers won’t feel that impact. The good news? Movements like Barista Mtaani and CoffeeTales are changing that narrative.”
Closing Pour (32:00 – 34:00)
Host:
“As we close this first episode, remember: every cup has a story. From Mama Achieng’ in Kirinyaga, to our youth baristas in Nairobi, to the innovators building the future of coffee.
This has been the Barista Mtaani Coffee Podcast. I’m [Host Name], and we’ll be back next week with more stories, more voices, and more brews. Until then — keep sipping, keep dreaming, and keep telling your CoffeeTales.”
(Outro music: upbeat Kenyan instrumental, fades out with café sounds)
