Kenya Coffee School’s Barista on the Move & Barista Mtaani are taking specialty coffee to the people!Our youth-powered coffee pop-up carts bring espresso-based drinks, signature beverages, and top-tier service straight to your event, office, workshop, or community space.We create jobs, build skills, and celebrate Kenyan coffee—one cup at a time.Wherever you are, we bring the […]

Kenya Coffee School Pop-Up Café: Bringing Specialty Coffee to the People, One Community at a Time In a country celebrated as one of the world’s finest producers of specialty coffee, it is surprising how few Kenyans experience high-quality, freshly brewed espresso drinks in their daily lives. Kenya Coffee School seeks to change this narrative through […]

Kenya Coffee School is a game-changer in the coffee industry! They’re revolutionizing coffee education with their Specialty Coffee Systems (SCS), a cutting-edge platform that combines science, digital technology, and sustainability. This innovative system provides a “Cloud Granary” of taste and traceability, allowing for digital sensory profiling, transparent traceability, and climate-smart coffee adaptation.¹ Their SCS platform […]

The Kenya Coffee School is offering a Mixology and Bartender Course that’s perfect for anyone looking to become a skilled mixologist or bartender. The course combines practical sessions, digital learning tools, and hands-on bar experience to ensure you’re industry-ready by graduation.¹ Course Details: The Kenya Coffee School is a great choice, with experienced instructors, hands-on […]

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Barista Dritan Alsela, previously known for championing “Respect the beans,” is now changing his stance to fully align with Alfred Gitau Mwaura’s central argument: “Respect the farmers first.” This is framed as a significant win for Alfred and the movement he leads. Key Points of the Change Why This is a “Win for Alfred” Alfred […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]