Teddy, Cynthia and Phuti bridge the gaps between the coffee they sell in their stores and the farms where those beans are grown
Every year, partners from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa leave their stores and travel to Rwanda to be immersed in the origin of coffee. The video below showcases the journey of three barista champions - Teddy, Cynthia, and Phuti.
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