Dark Beans Café
KATHMANDU'S PREMIER BARISTA ACADEMY

Train with a 12-year Starbucks barista and two-time regional champion.

Turn your passion for coffee into expertise - from perfect shots to stunning latte art.

Meet Our Lead Instructor

Dipendra Bista

Dipendra Bista

12 years at Starbucks as a Lead Barista
Two times Starbucks regional champion, 2015 and 2017.

With 12 years of experience at Starbucks, including roles as Store Manager and Barista Trainer across multiple locations, Dipendra brings world-class coffee expertise to Kathmandu. His passion for specialty coffee and commitment to excellence has trained hundreds of baristas who now work in premium cafés worldwide.

OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

Professional coffee education from beginner to advanced

Course 2
intermediate

Course 2

Here goes a basic summary for the course

30 Days
Special Barista Training
intermediate

Special Barista Training

This comprehensive beginner course covers everything you need to start your career as a professional barista. Learn from an instructor with 12 years of Starbucks experience.

15 Days

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Our Happy Customers

Hear from our graduates and customers about their experience

An amazing learning experience! The Barista Academy taught me skills I can use immediately in the real world. The trainers are really helpful and the hands on practices are spot on. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to level up their coffee game.

Ujjwal Singh Basnet

Special Barista Training

Snapshots from our classes

Here are some of the highlights from our classes.

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Start Your Barista Journey

Join our comprehensive training programs and learn from industry experts with years of experience

Find Us

Visit our café in the heart of Thamel, Kathmandu