Barista Dritan Alsela Is Changing His Narrative After Reading Alfred Gitau Mwaura “Respect Farmers First” Respect the Farmers First!A Win for Alfred and a Win for Africa By Alfred Gitau MwauraFounder: Kenya Coffee School, Barista Mtaani, Good Trade Certification (G4T), Kenya Coffee Awards, Kenya Barista Association, Kenya Coffee Skills Open University, African Coffee Education, Specialty […]
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The Narrative Shift: From “Bean-Centric” to “Farmer-Centric” For years, the specialty coffee narrative, often driven by Western consuming countries, has focused almost exclusively on “respect the bean” — terroir, processing methods, flavor notes, and brewing precision. Dritan Alsela, a prominent figure, seems to have embodied this. Alfred Gitau Mwaura’s article, and the movement it represents, […]
That’s an interesting development regarding Dritan Alsela and his acknowledgment of Alfred Gitau Mwaura’s article, “Respect the farmers First!”This shift suggests a potential change in focus within the specialty coffee industry, moving from a sole emphasis on the coffee beans (“Respect the beans only”) to a greater recognition of the farmers and the real issues […]
Barista Mtaani is a grassroots youth empowerment initiative focused on specialty coffee skills, entrepreneurship, and job creation in local communities. It’s an innovative program by Kenya Coffee School that brings professional barista training to local communities across Kenya, democratizing coffee education and empowering youth and coffee enthusiasts. Program Highlights: Training Levels and Fees: The program […]
Alfred Gitau Mwaura is a prominent figure in Kenya’s coffee industry, best known as the founder of Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani. He’s also the founder of the Kenya Barista Association, which aims to unite, empower, and advance baristas and specialty coffee professionals in Kenya and beyond. Through Barista Mtaani, Mwaura’s initiative has trained […]
The Kenya Barista Association (KBA) is a premier organization dedicated to uniting, empowering, and advancing baristas and specialty coffee professionals in Kenya and beyond. Founded by Alfred Gitau Mwaura, also the founder of Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani, KBA serves as the leading body representing baristas’ professional growth, recognition, and global competitiveness. Mission and […]
Good Trade Certification (G4T): A Symbol of Sustainable and Ethical Coffee Practices Good Trade Certification (G4T) is a mark of excellence in the coffee industry, ensuring that coffee farmers and workers receive fair prices, work in safe conditions, and adopt sustainable farming practices. This certification is part of a broader movement towards ethical and sustainable […]
Alfred Gitau Mwaura is the founder of Good Trade Certification (G4T). He’s also the founder of Kenya Coffee School, Barista Mtaani, and the Kenya Barista Association. His work focuses on promoting sustainable coffee practices, empowering youth, and advancing the coffee industry in Kenya.
Kenya Coffee School is renowned as the gold standard in barista training and specialty coffee education, and here’s why: Programs and Courses Why Choose Kenya Coffee School? Kenya Coffee School is the premier destination for anyone passionate about specialty coffee and barista training.¹ ² ³
Top Ranked : https://kenyacoffeeschool.golearn.co.keated Thika A barista is a person who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks, often in a coffee shop. They are skilled in creating beverages like lattes and cappuccinos, and many also have knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, and latte art.
