Meet Our Barista . . .
Our pro-barista, Munil Sunil, winner of the Kahawa Festival 2023 Tanzania BARISTA competiton, is a coffee connoisseur with a passion for making the perfect cup of joe. With just under a decade of experience under his apron, his skills and knowledge are evident in every drink he serves.
Munil is known for his friendly and welcoming personality, as well as his ability to make customers feel as though they are part of the family. He is also a master of latte art, and his creations are often the talk of the town.
When Munil is not making coffee, he can be found spending time with his family and friends, reading, or exploring the outdoors. He is also an active member of the local community with active participations in a number of causes that he cares about.
Munil is a valuable asset to our team, and we are grateful to have him as our barista. He is a true coffee expert, and his passion for his work is contagious.
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Barista Training pr.pdf The "Behind the Scenes" - story behind Bunge Dogo . . .
The Mwenera brothers, two Tanzania natives, developed the concept for Bunge Dogo before carefully planning, strategizing, and putting the pieces of the puzzle together to provide a one-of-a-kind coffee hot spot. Known for their natural love of coffee, the duo envisioned having something unique to offer centered around the idea of coffee, ultimately building a solid partnership while creating a mobile mini-bar. The mobile bar serves flavorful variations of coffee, baked goods, sweet treats, and hard drinks, something no other coffee shop currently provides to its patrons.
Aiming to take coffee to the next level, the brothers look forward to exceeding expectations by fostering the most accepting and friendly environment where people can gather for a snack, good coffee and light ambient music. In addition, they aim to keep coffee cultivation alive in Tanzania. With reason to believe that coffee plants have existed in the country since the 16th century, Amani and his brother wish to pay homage to the culture, providing specialty coffee grown and carefully tended to by local farmers.
History of Tanzanian Coffee
Coffee cultivation in Tanzania is centuries older than the nation itself. It is believed the plants were brought into the country as seedlings in the 16th century from Ethiopia, by the Haya people. They typically used coffee as a medicine and stimulant - chewing it rather than making a drink from the beans. For them, coffee beans were a currency. It wasn't until the late 1890s, when the country was under German colonial rule, that commercial cultivation began on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro not far from the capital Dar-Es-Salaam. Following the First World War, Britain took control of Tanzania (then known as Tanganyika) up to 1961 when it gained independence.
At that time, the coffee production industry was still fairly dormant but was given a boost when the new government targeted an increase in production as one of its key economic strategies. Many of the largest coffee farms were nationalised as a result of the expansion plans, but the initiative wasn't a great success. It was not until the business was taken out of state control that it started to make any headway. Nowadays, coffee beans are one of Tanzania's most important crops, second only to tobacco in value; it accounts for $60 million (£44 million) of its annual export earnings. It is the world's 19th biggest coffee producer and the fourth biggest in Africa.
Our Gourmet Choice of Coffee
We only use the highest-quality specialty coffee from coffee beans grown in Tanzania. The warmer client and rich soil provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee beans that produce the most distinct and utterly delicious flavors. We support local farmers who nature the coffee in family owned farms using sustainable growing practices to produce the beans we use daily to prepare our carefully curated caffeinated beverages. We're confident our coffee's bold, fresh taste will change your perspective while turning you into a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast.
Our Sweet Treats
You're never too old to indulge in sweet treats. Experience feelings of nostalgia with each bite of one of our freshly prepared baked goods. These treats may remind you of your childhood and time spent with loved ones.
We pride ourselves in offering high-quality baked goods made with the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
