Dormans Coffee Ltd (Dormans) was founded by Charles and Ellen Dorman in 1950, and has grown to become East Africa's premier coffee roaster.

We supply a diverse range of freshly roasted coffee blends to hotels, coffee-shops, supermarkets and wholesalers countrywide. Consistency and quality are the distinguishing features which have made Dormans a trusted household brand.

Dormans also runs 'The Nairobi School of Coffee' which offers Barista skills training and other bespoke coffee courses. As agents of some of the world’s best international brands of coffee machines, we are able to source the best equipment and accessories for our partners.

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Dormans Coffee Ltd (Dormans) was founded by Charles and Ellen Dorman in 1950, and has grown to become East Africa's premier coffee roaster.

We supply a diverse range of freshly roasted coffee blends to hotels, coffee-shops, supermarkets and wholesalers countrywide. Consistency and quality are the distinguishing features which have made Dormans a trusted household brand.

Dormans also runs 'The Nairobi School of Coffee' which offers Barista skills training and other bespoke coffee courses. As agents of some of the world’s best international brands of coffee machines, we are able to source the best equipment and accessories for our partners.

Our team has an abundance of knowledge and can offer advice, training and tailor made solutions for our customers.

Over the years, Dormans has pioneered many initiatives to spur local consumption.

NOTABLE MILESTONES

Year 2002

Dormans set up Africa's first Coffee Training School, Nairobi School of Coffee.

Dormans has connected many of the graduates to their hospitality clients, thus contributing to the employment of thousands of youth. The NSoC certificate is well sought-after by employers seeking to recruit qualified Baristas at their restaurants and coffee shops.

Year 2003

Dormans pioneered the introduction of the Kenya National Barista Championships in Nairobi. The event has grown in popularity over the years.

The event has helped enhance awareness of a Barista as a professional coffee maker.Winners compete at the World Barista Championships, an event organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and the Specialty Coffee Association of America.

Year 2004

Dormans opened its first Coffee shop - a chain of shops followed.

Year 2005
Dormans introduced ‘Coffee on the Go’ serving delightful coffee from a Mobile Coffee Cart, the first ever in the region.

Year 2007

Dormans becomes the first company in the coffee industry to successfully pass ISO 22000 audits.

Year 2013
Dormans sold the assets of their coffee shops to a Partner who continues to operate a successful chain of coffee shops.

Year 2019

Dormans set up their own syrups manufacturing line. The range of syrups complement our coffee blends and give our hospitality and domestic customers the option of creating an exciting range of coffee drinks.
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