Purely practical, conversational, & hands-on half-day learning sessions to make coffee more enjoyable at home.

Ahmed Elsayed belongs to the Customer Relations team at Archers & plays a role in Quality Control. He holds certifications from the Specialty Coffee Association & Barista Hustle. Four years in the coffee industry, Ahmed began his career as a barista, moved up to cafe management roles in UAE cafes as Head of Coffee, & has been building his credentials as a consultant all the while showcasing his passion for the craft.

أحمد السيد ينتمي إلى فريق علاقات العملاء في آرتشرز ويلعب دورًا في مراقبة الجودة، وهو حاصل على شهادات من جمعية القهوة المختصة وباريستا هاسل. بعد أربع سنوات من العمل في صناعة القهوة، بدأ أحمد حياته المهنية كباريستا وانتقل إلى مناصب إدارة المقاهي في الإمارات العربية المتحدة كرئيس لقسم القهوة، وبنى أوراق اعتماده كمستشار طوال الوقت لإظهار شغفه بهذه الحرفه.

Ian Naria is a career barista in the Customer Relations team at Archers, involved in QC, & co-teaches the Partners Workshop. Having built expertise in coffee as well as client engagement over 12 years of progressing across the F&B industry, he brings extensive real-world & well-rounded perspective to his interactions with customers & the community. Ian holds SCA certifications in brewing & sensory, & in coffee tasting from CQI.