Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani
Introduction to Specialty Coffee Processing & Coffee Farming
#OSE | Open Skills Education
Led by Kenya Coffee School in partnership with Barista Mtaani, this open learning program introduces learners to the full journey of specialty coffee — from farm to cup.
What you’ll learn
- Foundations of Coffee Farming: varieties, soil health, climate, and sustainable agronomy
- Harvesting for Quality: maturity selection and traceability
- Specialty Processing Methods: washed, honey, natural, anaerobic & experimental lots
- Fermentation & Drying: controlling flavor development and consistency
- Quality Basics: defects, grading, and preparation for cupping
- Value Creation: how processing choices impact market price and cup profile
Who it’s for
- Smallholder farmers & cooperatives
- Factory coffee liquorers & processors
- Youth baristas & aspiring professionals
- Anyone curious about specialty coffee
Why Open Skills Education?
- Open participation
- Practical, hands-on learning
- Locally relevant, globally competitive skills
Open to all. Learn. Process. Taste. Trade.
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Empowering farmers and youth to unlock value through knowledge.