Diogo is the founder of and head roaster at Senzu Coffee Roasters, and an instructor at Joper’s roasting courses. He holds a Master’s Degree in Coffee Economics and Science from Trieste University, where he is an assistant professor in the Roasting module. In addition he is also a Q Arabica and a Q Robusta Grader. He is our Trainer for SCA courses in Roasting, Green Coffee and Sensory Skills.

He’s the science nerd that makes sure to tell everyone the reason why this particular coffee is good, is because it was planted in the microclimate you can only find in this given mountain that is 2096 meters high in Kenya. Sometimes we think he’s only joking but we eventually realise he actually means it.

Barista by profession, coffee lover by passion… and a Computer Science graduate out of stubbornness (or perhaps out of love for machines).
Tiago started in coffee with a shot of espresso and a barista course that opened his eyes… and his nostrils! From then on, it was love at first extraction. Today, he programs emotions through latte art. Between hearts, tulips, and slightly crooked spirals (nobody’s perfect), he finds beauty in transforming coffee into art.
You can find him behind the counter at Swot Coffee House in Valongo, his caffeine headquarters, where he serves espressos with soul and lattes with personality.
At abcoffee, he finds the joy of teaching what makes him leap out of bed (besides coffee itself). He’s our instructor for latte art courses and workshops for enthusiasts. Amid bubbles, grounds, and grinder noises, he shares everything he has learned to help other coffee lovers master the art behind a cup. Tiago will show you how coffee can be so much more than just a drink.