The Lavazza Coffee Center at the Kenya Coffee School (KCS)offers globally recognized, Lavazza-certified barista and specialty coffee training. Located in Kenya with programs operating in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Kisumu, it bridges the gap between farm-to-cup knowledge and professional employability. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Programs and Certification
- Specialty Coffee Diploma: A gold-standard, 12-point system curriculum that aligns with the Specialty Coffee Academy (SCA).
- Lavazza Certification: Graduates earn recognized certification backed by Lavazza trainers, opening doors for international employment.
- Barista Mtaani: A community-focused initiative bringing accessible, hands-on coffee education and business skills to local neighborhoods and youth entrepreneurs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Core Skills Taught
- Sensory Analysis & Grading: Green coffee grading and professional cupping.
- Brewing Mastery: Espresso calibration, milk texturing, latte art, and alternative brewing methods like V60 and AeroPress.
- Business Management: International coffee recipes, food safety, and cafe management principles. [1, 2]
Lavazza Coffee Center™
A refined coffee identity built on one word — L.A.V.A.Z.Z.A. Luscious Arabica, diverse varietals, artfully zoned origins, and a zesty aroma roasted right here in Kenya.
Every letter is a promise.
Luscious
Highlights our focus on high-quality Arabica beans.
Arabica
The single species at the heart of every LCC blend.
Varietals
Celebrates diverse coffee cultivars grown across Kenya.
Artfully Zoned
Our expertise in sourcing beans from prime coffee-growing regions.
Zesty Aroma
The bright, fragrant notes of well-roasted Arabica from our 4A Coffee Roasters, made in Kenya.
4A Coffee Roasters — made in Kenya.
Every bean that carries the LCC name passes through our own 4A Coffee Roasters, developed and built in Kenya, so the zesty aroma at the center of the LAVAZZA promise starts at the source rather than somewhere down a long supply chain.
It’s the same origin advantage that runs through Kenya Coffee School’s training: students learn roasting, brewing, and sensory evaluation on the very equipment that finishes the beans they’ll one day serve.
Six modules. One Lavazza-certified diploma.
Kenya Coffee School’s Diploma Coffee Skills Program is certified by a Kenya Coffee School Lavazza-certified trainer, and aligned with Specialty Coffee Academy (SCA) standards.
Introduction to Coffee
Barista Skills
Coffee Brewing
Green Coffee
Coffee Roasting
Sensory Skills
Each module runs across Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional levels — students choose the modules that fit their goals, and reaching 100 points earns the KCS Coffee Skills Diploma.
Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani.
Kenya Coffee School (KCS)
Teaching coffee from farm to cup, KCS anchors the LAVAZZA identity in applied research, academic rigor, and internationally aligned curriculum.
Barista Mtaani
A grassroots movement bringing affordable, industry-certified coffee education directly into local neighborhoods across Kenya.
Bring the LAVAZZA standard to your cup.
Reach out about training intakes, Lavazza certification, or the LCC roasting program — our team answers directly.
- Call the center0707 503 647 · 0704 375 390
- VisitThika, opposite Thika Gateway Plaza
Start your diploma
Speak with our admissions team about the six-module Coffee Skills Program and Lavazza certification.
Call now to enrol