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 […]
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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 […]
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.
