NOT AN ORIGIN TRIP
Join us for an unparalleled learning experience with 3 Coffee Guys, as we travel to Kenya this November 2025. Unlike other coffee trips, this is NOT just an Origin Trip—it's a journey of deep coffee education, understanding of coffee production and immersive experiences… with a healthy dose of fun mixed in!
Our focus is to help you understand the fascinating world of Kenyan coffee, develop an understanding of the difficulties and successes that Kenyan producers experience on a day-to-day basis. Over several days, you will immerse yourself in hands-on workshops, covering everything from Kenyan coffee varieties and qualities to: harvesting, post-harvesting, roasting, and cupping techniques. Kenyan coffee has been developing in quality at an incredible rate and we are excited to show you what goes into some of the most vibrant and exciting coffee in the the world…
Each day is full of activities, courses and education.
This is not a holiday.
Notable Activities from our Kenya 2023 Trip:
Community Event at Amka Cafe - Latte Art Battles, Cuppings and Brewing
Visit to the award-winning Maguta Estate - Experience the Farm and incredible producers generating Kenyan Barista Championship Winning Coffees
Visit to Kamavindi Coffee to see the spectacle of one of Kenya’s most beautiful coffee farms
Visit to Dorman’s to see one of Kenya’s largest green coffee exporters and their magnificent operation
Visit to Kenya National Park for some wildlife sightseeing - Zebras! Lions! Crocodiles! Emus!
Detailed Schedule Released Soon.
Kenyan coffee’s future looks bright, with innovative farmers embracing sustainable practices and specialty brews gaining global recognition. As demand for high-quality beans rises, Kenya is poised to solidify its reputation as a leader in the coffee industry… During the week, there will be a focus on everything that is coffee in Kenya; from cultivation to harvesting, processing, roasting and consumption.
What you will learn
Past, present and future of coffee farming in Kenya
Arabica Farming - Commercial and Specialty
Species and varieties
Terroir and different regions
Processing
Cupping workshops and Sensory Skills - How to Accurately Cup
Meet the people - learn and embrace some of the culture
There is no 3 Coffee Guys trip without some hands-on experience. We want you to live and absorb the full experience as much as possible in the week we are together.
What will you do?
Plant your very own coffee tree
Harvesting with the pickers - How hard can it be?
De-pulping and processing. Natural, washed, honey… what makes the difference?
Roasting - Learn from some of the worlds best - Learn helpful tricks to roasting
Cupping. Get your spoons ready! From Beginners to Experts.
Follow your guides through different plantations - see the difference
Dry Mill - Follow the coffee beans coming in to going out.
Martin Shabaya
MEET OUR LOCAL GUIDE AND EXPERT
Martin Shabaya
With more Kenyan/African Barista Championships wins than we can count and a top 5 finish in the World Barista Championship 2021, there may be no better person in the world to help guide us through the Kenyan Coffee landscape.
Martin’s profound effect on the coffee community in Kenya is legendary, with an approval rating that is absolutely through the roof (we have witnessed it!) and a desire to help people understand specialty coffee, you will be entirely grateful to absorb everything he has to say.
Martin’s wealth of knowledge spanning coffee farming and production to barista mastery has helped him train over 500 baristas and he has dedicated much time to helping Kenyan baristas grow their abilities, to improve and expand the Kenyan Coffee Scene.
As well as being one of the smartest minds in coffee, Martin is also one of the warmest and loveliest human beings you will ever come across and we are deeply honoured to have him return for our second 3 Coffee Guys Trip to Kenya!
JOIN THE PRE-EVENT
Pre-Trip Event
By arriving in Nairobi early, you can also join us for our community event where we bring together baristas from the local coffee scene for a fun afternoon of latte art battles, cuppings, brewing and more!
Date and details to come soon…
Coffee Community event in Nairobi, Kenya. 2023
Book your flights to arrive in Nairobi by Saturday 15th (or friday 14th for the pre-event) - We will be there waiting for you
3 Coffee Guys Kenya
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3 Coffee Guys Kenya
Pre Booking
Reserve your place with a deposit of $500.00
What’s included:
Not an Origin Trip
Relax, learn, experience, cup. We have you covered.
All Educational courses
Coffee farm visits
Hands-on practicals
Local guides
Cultural visits
Cuppings
Meet the farmers
Internal travel
Hotels (share room)**
All the meals
Translators
Laughs, good times, amazing experience
Flights to and from Kenya are not included
**Small additional nightly fee for a single room
Frequently asked questions:
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The trip officially starts on Saturday November 15th. You will want to fly in on this day., but feel free to come earlier and join the pre-event on Friday November 14th.
We will still cover your airport transfer but the extra nights accomodation and expenses are on you.
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We will take care of all most of your expenses, but you may want a little spending money for souvenirs, drinks or small extras.
It will be easy enough to change money once you get there or you can always use the ATM and your card to withdrawal cash.
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Yes. We insist that every one has their travel insurance. If you like we can help to arrange this for you.
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Generally yes. We will be going to rural parts of the country so don't expect a coffee farmer to speak English that well. But don't worry, we will have someone to help us out
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Primarily English, although we are available to translate to Italian or Spanish
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Passport and Travel Documents
Comfortable Clothing
Comfortable Footwear
Sun Protection
Insect Protection
Personal Toiletries
Reusable Water Bottle
Travel Adapter & Charger
Basic First Aid Kit
Journal & Pen
Any dietary requirements
Daypack or Tote Bag
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All Educational courses
Coffee farm visits
Hands-on practicals
Local guides
Cultural visits
Cuppings
Meet the farmers
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Internal travel
Hotels (share room). There is a small surcharge for a single room
All the meals
Translators (Spanish, Italian)
Laughs, good times, amazing experience
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Any extra days that you want to stay
Flights to and from Kenya
Travel insurance (obligatory)