Shavi people
Every cup starts with them
Alsu Karimova
As Head Roaster for Shavi, Alsu is the alchemist behind our signature bold and adventurous profiles. She is constantly seeking out experimental lots and unique flavour profiles. Her journey through the world of specialty coffee began behind the espresso machine, giving her a rare, 360-degree perspective on how a perfect roast translates into a perfect cup. With meticulous precision and a passion for discovery, Alsu leads our quality control and develops the complex flavour profiles that define the Shavi experience. She makes sure every bag of coffee that leaves our roastery is a true expression of our rebellious Georgian spirit.
Anastasia Costache
Anastasia brings global expertise in hospitality and marketing from New York, Dubai, Miami and beyond to her role as Co-Owner of Shavi. As the creative strategist shaping the brand's identity, she combines a sharp eye for trends with a deep instinct for culture, overseeing everything from cafe atmosphere and customer experience to brand storytelling. Deeply invested in the team, Anastasia drives a culture where craft, community and innovation thrive, turning Shavi into more than a coffee brand.
Thibault Tughushi-Flament
A civil engineer by training, Thibault's journey into coffee was a rediscovery of passion. As Co-Owner of Shavi he champions a philosophy of care - a meticulous attention to detail that honours every person and every step of the coffee's journey, from the farmer to the final cup. He drives Shavi's adventurous spirit while leading the charge to make specialty accessible, sharing his own journey from non-coffee drinker to specialty coffee enthusiast. For Thibault, the perfect cup is one that is shared, debated, and pushes the boundaries of what coffee can be.