Hands-On Barista Skills by Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani
By Alfred Gitau Mwaura
In Kenya’s vibrant coffee landscape, practical skills are becoming the key to unlocking youth potential and boosting the local coffee value chain. Kenya Coffee School in partnership with Barista Mtaani is leading a transformative movement — offering hands-on barista training that empowers young people with real skills, practical experience, and entrepreneurial confidence.
Learning by Doing: The Power of Practical Barista Training
At Kenya Coffee School, we believe that the best way to learn is through direct practice. Our hands-on barista skills courses are designed to immerse students fully in the coffee world — from bean to cup. Trainees don’t just watch demonstrations; they steam milk, pull espresso shots, brew manually, and perfect their craft through repetition and guidance from certified trainers.
This practical approach ensures that every graduate leaves not only with knowledge but with the confidence to work in real café environments or even start their own coffee businesses.
What the Hands-On Training Covers
The program combines technical skill-building, customer service training, and entrepreneurial exposure. Key modules include:
- Espresso Preparation – Grinder calibration, dosing, tamping, extraction, and consistency.
- Milk Steaming & Latte Art – Creating silky microfoam and practicing latte art patterns.
- Manual Brewing Methods – Exploring V60, Aeropress, French Press, and Cold Brew techniques.
- Coffee Knowledge – Understanding origins, processing methods, and roast profiles.
- Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance – Ensuring professionalism and hygiene at every step.
- Service & Café Operations – Preparing students for real customer interactions and teamwork.
Barista Mtaani: Taking Skills to the Streets
Through Barista Mtaani, barista training goes beyond the classroom and into real communities. Mobile coffee booths and pop-up cafés give trainees the chance to apply their skills in live service environments, serving specialty coffee to diverse customers.
This unique model builds both skill and character — teaching trainees how to handle pressure, manage customers, and understand market dynamics. It’s coffee education that prepares youth for both employment and entrepreneurship.
Creating Opportunities for Youth
Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani are not just training programs; they are pathways to opportunity. With the growing local café culture, international job placements, and rising coffee consumption, skilled baristas are in high demand. Many graduates have gone on to secure jobs in top hotels, start their own coffee ventures, or represent Kenya in barista competitions.
Building Kenya’s Coffee Future, One Barista at a Time
By focusing on hands-on learning, Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani are nurturing a new generation of coffee professionals — passionate, skilled, and ready to elevate Kenya’s position on the global coffee map. Every trainee represents a story of transformation, proving that coffee is not just a drink — it’s a tool for empowerment and change.
📍 Training Location: Kenya Coffee School – Thika, Ridgeway, Kiambu
🌐 Website: kenyacoffeeschool.golearn.co.ke
📞 Phone: 0707503647 / 0704375390
📧 Email: info@kenyacoffeeschool.co.ke
📱 Facebook & Instagram: @kenyacoffeeschool