Antonov Coffee Lab
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COFFEE EDUCATION • INDUSTRY • EXPERIENCE

Where Knowledge Meets the Art of Coffee.

Learn the craft behind every great cup. We bring together the craft, science and business of coffee — from professional barista skills and sensory exploration to agronomy, processing and entrepreneurship. Turn your passion for coffee into a meaningful skill you can build a career around.

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Our Story

Where Every Great Cup Begins

Rooted in decades of hands-on experience across the coffee industry, Antonov Coffee Lab was built on one belief: great coffee begins with great knowledge. Here, coffee is taught as it truly is — a craft to master, a science to understand, and a business to build. From barista skills and sensory evaluation to agronomy, processing and entrepreneurship, we teach coffee from seed to cup, not just the pour.

Through practical training and real industry experience, we equip aspiring professionals, entrepreneurs and coffee enthusiasts with more than knowledge — we give them the confidence to turn passion into a career, and curiosity into expertise.

Antonov Coffee Lab — Hands-On Training, Real Machines Real Skills, From Passion to Profession, Community That Grows Together. Brew Your Future.

Why Antonov

Not Just a Classroom.
A Real Coffee Lab.

Train On
Real Equipment

Practice on the machines and tools used in professional cafés.

Learn
By Doing

More time behind the machine. More skills that stick.

Learn From
The Industry

Guidance from working professionals who understand the bar.

Build Skills
That Last

Leave with confidence, discipline, and real-world barista skills.

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Our Programs

Training Across the Coffee Value Chain.

Antonov Coffee Lab offers specialized training across the full coffee value chain — from the farm to the cup.

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Barista Training

Full hands-on training from bean to cup — our most comprehensive program.

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Liquoring / Coffee Tasting

Refine your palate and master the art of coffee tasting.

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Coffee Agronomy

Understand coffee cultivation from soil to harvest.

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Coffee Entrepreneurship

Build the business skills to run a successful coffee venture.

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Coffee Processing

Learn the techniques behind processing coffee for quality and flavor.

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Our Services

Beyond the Classroom.

Beyond training, our team brings decades of industry experience and connections to support coffee professionals and businesses across the value chain.

Meet Our Team

The People Behind Antonov Coffee Training School

A school built with passion, led with experience, and driven by a love for coffee.

Antony Ndungu Chege, Founder and Director of Antonov Coffee Lab

Founder & Director · Coffee Quality Expert

Antony Ndungu Chege

Backed by 30+ years in the coffee industry, Antony leads Antonov with a clear vision — to raise the standard of coffee education across Kenya. Under his direction, the school has grown into a home that turns aspiring coffee enthusiasts into skilled coffee professionals nationwide, built on real training and real opportunity.

Vision · Leadership · School Development

“Coffee is more than a drink. It’s a craft, a discipline, and a career when done with passion.”

Student Testimonials

Real Students. Real Growth.

Antonov gave me the confidence to step behind the bar and know exactly what I'm doing.

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Brian O.

Barista, Nairobi

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Questions

Before You Apply

We train across the full coffee value chain: Barista Training, Liquoring / Coffee Tasting, Coffee Agronomy, Coffee Entrepreneurship, and Coffee Processing. Every program is hands-on in our lab, not just lectures — pick the one that matches where you want to go in coffee, or apply for more than one.

None at all. Most students start having never touched an espresso machine or a cupping table. Our programs are built for complete beginners as well as people already working in coffee who want to formalize their skills — when you apply, we ask about your experience level so we can tailor how your training starts.

Barista Training is our most structured program — five weeks across twelve hands-on modules. Our other programs run on a shorter, more focused schedule. Check the specific program's page for details, or ask our team on WhatsApp for the exact dates.

Full use of lab equipment and materials during training, plus a certificate on completion. Payment plans are available — see our Fee Structure download for the current program fee and plan options, or ask our team directly.

We deliberately keep cohorts small so every student gets real, hands-on time — not just watching a demonstration. Group size varies a little by program, but the hands-on-first approach is the same across all of them.

Yes — every Antonov graduate receives a certificate of completion once they've finished their program's final assessment.

Programs — like Barista Training or Coffee Processing — are structured courses you enroll in through our application form. Services — coffee quality analysis, roasting & packaging support, cupping facility access, and more — are one-off professional bookings for people who need expert help or lab access without enrolling in a full course. You can book a service directly from the Services section, no application required.

Fill out the short application form — your details, the program you're after, your experience level, and when you'd like to start. Our team reviews it and follows up by WhatsApp or phone to confirm your spot and walk you through enrollment.

Visit The Lab

Come Taste What You’ll Learn

Greyville Hub, 6th Floor, Eastern Bypass, Ruai — opposite Waris Mall

Greyville Hub

Greyville Hub, 6th Floor, Eastern Bypass, Ruai — opposite Waris Mall

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