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Programme 03 . · Beginner · 15 Days

Special Barista Training

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.

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What you will learn

  • Various types of beverages - preparation and taste
  • Espresso extraction and machine handling
  • Different brewing methods - hands-on practical for each
  • Milk steaming and microfoam technique
  • Latte art - fundamentals and classic patterns
  • Different refreshers, beverages and matcha
  • Optional internship at Dark Beans Café (subject to availability)

Course modules

Module 1

Beverage preparation & taste

Hands-on preparation of various beverage types - espresso-based drinks, their taste profiles, and correct presentation.

Module 2

Brewing methods practical

Pour-over, French press, AeroPress, and more — practical sessions on grind, ratio, and technique for every method.

Module 3

Latte art training

Milk steaming, microfoam control, and free-pour technique to produce clean and consistent latte art patterns.

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.

This course is right for you if…

You want practical skills fast, without a lengthy theory programme

You already have some café experience and want to sharpen specific skills

Your schedule only allows a shorter, intensive training block

You want to start working as a barista as quickly as possible

Your instructor

Dipendra Bista
Dipendra Bista
12 years in Starbucks Coffee
Two Times Regional Barista Champion at Starbucks

With 12 years of experience at Starbucks - as Store Manager, TSM, Two times Regional Barista Champion and Leading Trainings programs across multiple locations, I Dipendra Bista brings world-class coffee expertise to Kathmandu. my passion for coffee and commitment to excellence has trained hundreds of baristas who now works in premium cafés worldwide.