National Coffee Academy is the profound center for coffee knowledge sharing in Nepal and the resource center for coffee communities. We’re promoting the Nepalese coffee industry and disability-inclusive coffee value chain through technical education & vocational training. We empower people with disabilities because an inclusive society is better for all!

We offer the most updated professional coffee training, and SCA/CQI accredited courses in the internationally recognized, accessible coffee lab.

Our Sensory classes; Roasting, Brewing, Barista, and Processing classes are focused to produce industry-standard coffee professionals, while our crash courses are for the folks who just want to learn more about specialty coffee.

Get certified at the first specialty coffee lab in Nepal.

School of Barista and Roasting Training Center in Kathmandu run by Q Graders & Authorized SCA Trainers
Open today until 20:00

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Anjali Neupane
Anjali Neupane
2023-11-18
NCA is one of the places i would want to spend my day either working or hanging out. It also has a space where i can study with no disturbance. NCA has great hospitality and everybody is very genuine. I love to visit here whenever i have time.
Aakriti Bharati
Aakriti Bharati
2023-11-10
the taste of coffee and also other snacks are amazing at this place…..prizes are reasonable too, highly recommend!!!!
Anurag Gurung
Anurag Gurung
2023-10-20
I had a very good time learning the art and science behind coffee making and Barista training from NCA. I found that barista trainers here were not only person with huge knowledge in the art and coffee culture but also highly experienced in their field and officially certified Q-Grader and AST. The team was highly supportive and motivating. The facility is well equipped with every equipment available for the students to practice on. Our tutors went a step ahead and trained us in the art of making filter coffee and it's variants along with some traditional authentic Turkish coffee both practical and theoretical. I genuinely suggest other aspirants to visit NCA and actually experience the art of coffee culture there. You will not be disappointed. Thank you
Banish Sapkota
Banish Sapkota
2023-10-10
It was amazing an experience. Teaching method as well instructor are well experienced.
Bittu Sah
Bittu Sah
2023-10-10
Here my time at the National coffee academy was very exciting. I was very curious about coffee and it was a very fun experience learning and training being a barista, I was always encouraged to continue brewing coffee as sanu sir helped me correct my mistakes. Each new day, we learned more about making coffee, we learned various arts for cafè latte art. Learning here was a memorable experience and I will always remember it.
Sameer Lama
Sameer Lama
2023-10-10
Firstly! Thank you @NCA for all this thing. It was my best experience and my crew is very friendly and supportive as well as teaching, training and counseling is in excellence mode. I learned different varieties of hot and cold beverages and how to brew coffee in different pot like moka pot,v60,frenchpress,etc.. I'm sure this experience will gona help me alot for further future and helps to fulfill the achievements and dreams . One thing i learned from NCA is do hardwork be dreamed and lived to fulfill the achievements.
Nikita Shrestha
Nikita Shrestha
2023-10-10
I had an amazing experience in NCA. I only had basic knowledge about the coffee but after joining the Barista at NCA, I have collected a lot of information about coffee making process. NCA is one of the best places to be a great Barista.
Arisa Prajapati
Arisa Prajapati
2023-10-10
I had a fantastic experience at the Natoinal Coffee Academy. The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about coffee, and their enthusiasm was infectious. I learned so much about coffee roasting, brewing techniques, and the art of latte art. The hands-on approach made the learning process engaging and fun. I feel confident in my coffee skills now and can't wait to apply what I've learned. Thank you for an excellent training program!
Bishwash LamaTamangGhlan
Bishwash LamaTamangGhlan
2023-10-06
Very good place for people interested in learning the way of barista and different latte arts... Thanks to the excellent teaching and advices from two brilliant teachers, they helped me thoroughly throughout the course without neglecting in anything. 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommended!
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The Founders

Raj Kumar Banjara, Ph.D

First Arabica Q Grader & Partner of Inclusive Coffee Journeys
Authorized SCA Trainer (AST)
SCA Diploma Holder
SCI Authorized Instructor
Former Board Member, Nepal Tea & Coffee Dev. Board

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Nima Tenzing Sherpa

Arabica Q Grader
Authorized SCA Trainer (AST)
Producer of Lekali Coffee

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Our Training Facility, Disability Inclusive Training Venue

National Coffee Academy’s Barista Training School and Roasting Training School are the first audited disability-inclusive (accessible for deaf, wheelchair users, visually impaired) accessible coffee training facility in Nepal.

NCA has everything for you to learn, practice, and apply what you learn in each course.

  • Disability Inclusive Training Venue audited by concerned organizations
  • Run by the Q Graders and ASTs
  • Updated courses and Professional Training Skills
  • Highly competitive and renowned trainers
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