What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista trainer

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Johannesburg, South Africa

How many years have you been in the industry?

4yrs

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I am very passionate about coffee and a trainer currently in Suth Africa. I would like to share my experience in the industry and also learn more from it. I love making coffee and am a hard worker as well.
I have travelled to Ethiopia and Uganda to participate in coffee exhibitions.
I have a SCAE basic barista certificate, been involved in Kenya National Barista Championship (4yrs), came second once and thrice 3times. Won in all the categories in KNBC, TRAINED by Marcus Boni (SCAA), Annete Goldvaer (SCAE), Klaus Thompsen (WBC-2006). John Sanders (Formerly of Coffee Corps), Sonja Grant (Kaffitar) e.t.c
I need to go places in coffee.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

The U.S - Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta Georgia, LA
Italy - Florence
Denmark
Japan
All over the world

About Me:

I am 27yrs of age, very outgoing and passionate in everything i do. I am not married but looking forward to it.
I changed my carrer from being a professional Drver Guide to a coffee expert. Coffee to me signifies "undying love"
I love sports and mostly Soccer. I also love to meet new faces in the coffee industry and interact with the experts as well. Most of all i love coffee and would really love to get new experiences in the industry.

About My Company:

Avanti Caffe (Pty) Ltd has 9yrs experience in the industry having founded by Mr. John Frater, a passionate man of coffee and started in Burundi before moving to South Africa.
We have different blends in the company ranging from the Espresso (Columbia, Guatemala and Costa Rica) and Supremo (Brazil).
Apart from Coffee, we deal in Rancillio espresso machines and grinders where we sell and service for our customers.
I am their National Training Manager with a team of three other professionals.
Avanti's main business is in the Hotels and Restaurants where we supply both Espresso and filter coffee blends, train their baristas and give other support service to these customers.
It is a great company in deed.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The changing trand in consumer awareness through the national barista championships and the WBC. Also the fact that different bodies have come up to make sure that the farmer benefits from the whole chain especially in my country of birth - Kenya.

Website:

http://avanticaffe.co.za