CLI SCHOOL OF COFFEE - Key Persons


Mané Alves

Job Titles:
  • Coffee Quality Institute Steering Committee Member
  • Founder & Lead Instructor
With a background in wine making and viticulture, Mané translated that knowledge into Coffee and the pursuit of Quality - from tree to cup. He has been intricately involved in the specialty coffee industry now for over 25 years. A founding member of the SCA Technical Standards committee, he is actively involved with the SCA and CQI organizations. Mané teaches world-wide and often travels to source countries as an International Cupping Judge where his cupping skills are renowned and highly regarded.