Coffee-making has long been a popular career choice. We've seen baristas take over coffee drinking parts of the western countries, and now they're making their way into Nepal. And for a good reason. The profession is ideal for college students wanting to earn some extra cash, and it also gives a platform to those who are really passionate about coffee. The Barista’s Coffee School (BSC) in Dillibazar is one place in Kathmandu that offers barista classes for beginners. The students learn everything from the history of coffee to latte art. Ten months into it’s inception, the school has graduated over two hundred students, one of whom has went on to open a coffee shop in Dolpa.

The school often gets students who are preparing to go aboard for their studies who want to immigrate to western countries. They choose to take classes here so that they have a basic set of skills to work aboard as part-time baristas.  In Nepal, the number of coffee shops have grown tremendously in the past few years and these barista classes are the perfect to solution to meet the increased demand.

 

Classes at the BCS

What you learn:

On average, the school teaches its students eighteen to twenty different coffee recipes, including caffeine drinks preferred in the west. The classes also include the basics of latte art, a bit about the history of coffee, and an introduction to coffee roasts.

In the first eleven days, the students learn the basics, that is, they build their foundation on coffee-making. In the remaining days, the new baristas practice their art to perfection.

Tips for upcoming baristas

  • Go for it; don’t hesitate to take classes. Going to training programs and learning something new never go to waste
  • Take it easy. You’ll get the hang of things. Memorizing recipes comes easy with practice
  • Coffee-making isn’t just about latte art; how you make it is as important as the aesthetics.