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Barista training · Kathmandu

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at Balaju Chowk

Two intakes on the same four-group bar: a 32-day Full Course for new baristas, and a 15-day Special Barista track for people who want practical reps without sitting through theory again.

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Owners course

Specially designed for those who want to open their own coffee shop. Master a full beverage menu, latte art, and get free expert guidance on running a profitable café - from business planning to customer service and beyond.

Fees
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We’ll confirm the current fee on WhatsApp or when you visit — no obligation.

Owners course

Week-by-week

Week 1
Theory & coffee foundations
Bean science, roasting, flavour vocabulary, espresso theory, and basic equipment orientation.
Week 2
Beverages practical & brewing
Full espresso menu practicals, manual brewing methods, and drink consistency training.
Week 3
Latte art & business skills
Intensive latte art sessions plus café setup, menu design, pricing, and operations workshops.
Week 4+
Floor internship & mentorship
Work as a barista at Dark Beans Café. One-on-one business advice sessions with your instructor.
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Programme 01 · Full track

Full Barista CourseCourse.

A minimum 32-day programme covering everything a barista needs to know - from coffee theory and beverage preparation to brewing techniques, latte art, food safety, and a full internship inside Dark Beans Café. Taught to international standards, with no chemicals used in any training.

Fees
Enquire for fees

We’ll confirm the current fee on WhatsApp or when you visit — no obligation.

Full Barista Course

Week-by-week

Week 1
Theory class
Coffee science, bean knowledge, flavour vocabulary, espresso theory, and equipment orientation.
Week 2
Beverages & brewing practicals
Hands-on espresso menu preparation and various brewing method sessions, focusing on consistency and technique.
Week 3
Latte art, food safety & customer service
Intensive latte art practice alongside food safety certification training and customer service workshops.
Week 4
Internship at Dark Beans Café
Work on the live café floor - taking orders, interacting with customers, preparing bills, and handling cash. Real experience, not observation. If more time is needed, extra days are added at no charge to reinforce any weak areas.
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Programme 03 .

Special Barista TrainingTraining.

A focused 15-day practical course for anyone who wants to start working as a barista - fast. No theory classes, no waiting. You are on the tools from day one, learning beverages, brewing methods, and latte art to international standards. Taught by an instructor with 12 years of Starbucks experience.

Fees
Enquire for fees

We’ll confirm the current fee on WhatsApp or when you visit — no obligation.

Special Barista Training

Day-By-Day

Days 1 – 2
Beverages practical
Straight onto the machine. Espresso-based drinks, various beverage types, taste training, and correct preparation from the very first session.
Days 3 - 6
Brewing Methods / Drinks
Hands-on practicals covering different brewing techniques - grind settings, ratios, water temperature, and extraction for each method. Preparation of different types of drinks.
Days 7 - 12
Latte art intensive
Focused latte art sessions - steaming, microfoam, and free-pour practice every day until your patterns are clean and consistent.
Days 13 - 15
Refreshers / Beverages
Learn preparing different refreshers and beverages including Matcha preparation. This is optional and student can just focus on coffee too.
Optional
Internship at Dark Beans Café
Students who can manage the time are welcome to do an internship on the café floor after completing the 15 days.
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Which programme fits you?

Same location, same class size, different depth. Use the table for duration and focus - then read the week-by-week outline on each programme page.

Special Barista TrainingOwners course Full Barista Course
Duration15 DaysFlexible32 Days
Theory Classes𐄂 Not included✓ Included✓ Included
Beverages practical✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Brewing Methods✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Late Art✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
InternshipOptional✓ Included✓ Included
Certificate✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
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Send your background and schedule — we will tell you honestly whether Full Course or Special Barista Training is the better fit.

Send your background and schedule — we will tell you honestly whether Full Course or Special Barista Training is the better fit.