Welcome to a New Era of Coffee Excellence: Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani, November 2025 A very warm and revolutionary welcome to our newest cohort of pioneers, innovators, and future leaders in the global coffee industry. We are thrilled to officially open the doors to the Kenya Coffee School November 2025 classes, where we […]
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Data and Coffee Quality Framework by Kenya coffee school and Barista Mtaani KCS-ABCVA™ Scoring Form with GIS Analysis KCS-ABCVA™ Global Cupping Standard Scoring Form with Forest Cover Analysis Farm Location Analysis Click on the map to select a farm location Latitude: – Longitude: – Forest Cover (250m radius): – Economic Score: – Forest data based […]
KCS-ABCVA™ Scoring Form with GIS Analysis KCS-ABCVA™ Global Cupping Standard Scoring Form with Forest Cover Analysis Farm Location Analysis Click map OR enter coordinates manually: Latitude: Longitude: Update Location Forest Cover (250m radius): – Economic Score: – Forest data based on ESA WorldCover 2020 (Simulated) AROMATICS: Sensorial (S) — max 40 Aromatic Axis Score (0–4) […]
KCS-ABCVA™ Scoring Form with GIS Analysis KCS-ABCVA™ Global Cupping Standard Scoring Form with Forest Cover Analysis Farm Location Analysis Click map OR enter coordinates manually: Latitude: Longitude: Update Location Auto-calculate forest cover from map Enter forest cover manually AUDITOR % forest cover Forest Cover (250m radius): – – Economic Score: – Forest data based on […]
KCS-ABCVA™ Scoring Form KCS-ABCVA™ Global Cupping Standard — Scoring Form AROMATICS: Sensorial (S) — max 40 Aromatic Axis Score (0–4) Notes Fragrance / Aroma Flavor Aftertaste Acidity Body Balance Sweetness Uniformity Clean Cup Overall S (Sensorial): 0 / 40 ECONOMIC / TRACEABILITY (E) — max 30 CHARACTER / INTEGRITY (C) — max 30 FINAL SCORE […]
A significant development in the Kenyan coffee industry!The Kenya Coffee School (KCS) KCS–ABC™ Coffee Grading certification is explicitly presented by the school as the equivalent to the internationally recognized Q Grader certification.☕ KCS–ABC™ Grading vs. Q GradingWhile the KCS–ABC™ certification is designed to be the local equivalent and global benchmark for specialty coffee quality, it […]
The Secret in Your Cup: Why Good Coffee Starts with Good People You take that first morning sip. The aroma fills the air, the rich, complex flavour wakes your senses. You might note the acidity, the body, the notes of berry or citrus. But do you know the story your cup is trying to tell? […]
The relationship between Kenya’s traditional grading (AA, AB, PB) and the KCS–ABC™ system is a fantastic case study in the evolution of coffee quality assessment. Let’s explore how they relate, contrast, and ultimately, how the KCS–ABC™ system provides a more complete picture. Kenya’s Traditional Grading: The “Physical” Blueprint Kenya’s AA, AB, PB, C, E, etc., […]
Coffee Agroforestry Module, designed for a program at Kenya Coffee School. It is structured to be practical, empowering, and grounded in the “Good Coffee = Good People” philosophy. Module: Coffee Agroforestry – Cultivating Resilience and Quality Module Philosophy:To equip coffee farmers with the knowledge and skills to transform their plots from monocultures into thriving, productive […]
Kenya Coffee School – Research Centre for Ecological Change Coffee is not only an agricultural product — it is a climate sensor. Kenya Coffee School is establishing the Research Centre for Ecological Change (RCEC) to become Africa’s first science-led coffee intelligence hub — integrating coffee science, climate data, earth observation, soil microbiology and youth innovation. […]
