At Cafés El Magnífico professional training is an essential part of a work philosophy based on knowledge and the constant incorporation of technologies that improve our craft as specialty coffee roasters. In a constantly evolving sector, staying up to date is a commitment to better understanding the product, mastering new techniques and continuing to offer the highest quality coffees.
This commitment to training is led by Salvador Sans, founder of Cafés El Magnífico, who has extensive experience and an international track record. His direct involvement sets the tone and reinforces a corporate culture based on curiosity, rigour and professional excellence.
Similarly, Clàudia Sans heads the quality control department, which involves continuous training. She is a regular participant in competitions and tastings, as evidenced by her attendance as a judge at the COE Honduras and COE El Salvador in 2025.
Continuing education and competitions
Continuing education allows the team to delve deeper into key areas such as roasting, coffee preparation, milk science, sensory analysis and quality control. This technical learning is complemented by direct contact with professionals in the sector at an international level, which enriches their global vision of coffee and reinforces their own criteria when selecting and working with each origin.
Part of the Cafés El Magnífico team has also participated in some of the most prestigious competitions in the world of specialty coffee, such as the Cup of Excellence (COE). This international competition, organised by the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), has been identifying and rewarding the best coffees from each country since 1999, guaranteeing traceability, excellence and a positive impact for producers. The experience as assistants and judges in different editions of the COE is a source of professional recognition and invaluable learning.
These professional training courses and international competitions reflect a clear commitment: to continue growing as professionals, to increasingly master the sector and to deepen our knowledge of coffee culture with rigour, passion and expertise.
A constantly evolving training programme
The image accompanying this article shows the complete chronology of international competitions and professional training courses undertaken by the Cafés El Magnífico team. We invite you to take a closer look at it to discover the professional career path, the diversity of specialisations and the ongoing commitment to excellence that has defined our team for years.
