Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani Visit Kamavindi Coffee, Embu
December 6, 2025
Today marks an exciting and insightful chapter for Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani as the team embarks on a field learning expedition to Kamavindi Coffee in Embu County. This visit threads together education, innovation, community engagement, and the shared passion for elevating Kenya’s specialty coffee story.
A Journey Into the Heart of Kenyan Coffee
The itinerary begins with an immersive coffee farm visit, where students, baristas, and coffee professionals get the opportunity to walk through the farm rows, meet farmers, and observe agricultural practices first-hand. This visit underscores Kenya Coffee School’s philosophy that every great cup starts at the farm—and understanding the journey of the cherry is the foundation of specialty coffee expertise.
Exploring a New Frontier: Geisha Variety Grafts in Kenya
A highlight of the day is a deep dive into Kamavindi’s ongoing research on a newly grafted Geisha variety adapted for Kenyan soils and microclimates. Geisha, known globally for its floral aromatics, delicate complexity, and high auction value, represents one of the most exciting opportunities for Kenyan producers seeking to expand premium offerings.
Seeing Geisha being trialed and grafted locally is not only a major research milestone—it reflects the country’s forward momentum in specialty experimentation, innovation, and long-term market positioning.
From Cherry to Cup: Mill Tour, Cupping & Pour Over Experience
After the farm, the Kenya Coffee School team will visit a coffee mill, where students explore post-harvest processing, milling techniques, and quality controls that shape the cup profile long before roasting begins.
This is followed by an engaging cupping session and pour-over class, guided by both Kenyan experts and a visiting coffee enthusiast from the United States. This cross-cultural exchange offers perspectives on global market expectations, sensory analysis, brewing craft, and flavor profiling—strengthening the bridge between Kenyan coffee producers and international consumers.
A Day of Learning, Connection & Inspiration
Today’s visit to Kamavindi Coffee is more than a field trip; it is a learning journey that brings together farmers, youth, baristas, researchers, and international friends. It demonstrates the power of experiential education in shaping the next generation of coffee professionals and industry leaders.
As Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani continue to expand opportunities for youth, promote coffee excellence, and champion farmer-centered value chains, experiences like this remain at the heart of their mission.
From farm to cup, from Embu to the world—today is a reminder of the beauty, potential, and global relevance of Kenyan coffee.
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