Best Coffee Courses In Thailand – Take A Barista Course In Thailand
Coffee Academies in Thailand where you can sign up to a barista course. We have separated them into 4 different cities: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pattaya.
Whether you are a NOOB (newbie) in making coffee, wanting to learn how to make a more delicious cup of coffee at home or have a passion for coffee and want to become a barista, the best way to learn how to make coffees and different tricks that can help is to sign up for a coffee course. And for some it is just that much easier, more fun to actually go to a coffee school. Besides, it’s a great way to meet other people with same interest as well. If you prefer doing an online coffee course or barista course then check out our blog on the best online coffee courses. So let’s jump in and see the available coffee schools around Thailand. Scroll down ⬇
Top 6 Coffee Schools / Academies In Bangkok
If you are in Bangkok and looking for coffee academies located here then this is the list for you. The 6 best coffee academies in Bangkok are:
A coffee school in Bangkok that teaches those interested about various coffee beans, grinds, brewing and Cold Honey Process for Filter, Espresso and Drip Bag.
Call: 065 516 5262
Website: https://www.schoolcoffeestore.com/
Is a fashion boutique, coffee shop, and internet cafe rolled into one, FABB Academy of Coffee was established in 1995. Since then, the academy has worked as a coffee consultancy and also offers a large range of courses including Latte Art Workshop, Weekend Roasting Workshop and Weekend Brewing Workshop.
Call: 081 618 3916
Website: https://www.fabbaoc.com/
This grab-and-go coffee shop that uses small-batch, alternative beans from Thai farmers that rotate according to the seasons. Beans are for sale at the small coffee shop, and coffee classes are offered in conjunction with School Cafe.
Call: 084 652 1346
Website: https://www.facebook.com/School-Coffee-x-Warm-Batch-Roasters-2059208644364024/
TigerJin Australian Barista is a Thai restaurant in Bangkok. They specialize in offering a one-stop barista training solution for Thais looking to open a coffee shop in Thailand or Australia. Their mission is to help local Thais and the coffee industry by offering a two-day master course and a scholarship. With over 13 years of experience as a Thai barista who has made a name for themselves in Australia, they offer both a coffee roasting class, a barista training course and a course on how to open your very own coffee shop.
Call: 093 956 9636
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thetigerjin/
Offers a comprehensive round-up of courses for those that are new to coffee, want to work as a professional barista, or learn more about the latest coffee roasting technology. They also offer a wide range of SCA courses including coffee, brewing and sensory curriculum.
Call: 095 556 0100
Sign up to their 3-day Professional Barista Training that suits the needs of those looking to become a professional barista. The 3-day course includes hands-on experience as well as technical aspects when it comes to machines and equipment. The school also offers a 1-day Latte Art course for those interested in expanding their coffee knowledge and serving exceptional coffee.
Call: 02 237 8877
Top 4 Barista Courses In Chiang Mai
Living in Chiang Mai? No worries there are barista courses available in Chiang Mai, the coffee capital city of Thailand, as well. Here are 4 coffee schools you can check out in Chiang Mai:
Chiang Mai’s coffee education center with a focus on shade-grown coffee. On-site there is a state-of-the-art coffee processing facility as well as a Coffee Academy. The academy offers a wide variety of coffee courses in collaboration with international institutes, and there is also a Coffee Skills Diploma Program.
Call: 052 080 732
Thailand’s professional coffee consultant that has its own coffee plantation in northern Thailand, sells coffee machines and equipment and also provides a range of coffee courses. The Barista Course offers both basic and advanced barista training to those looking to elevate their coffee knowledge and skills.
Call: 097 165 6556
Website: https://www.bluekoff.com/Course.aspx
With a focus on coffee, community and sustainability. A small coffee shop and roaster in Chiang Mai, Rx Cafe features locally roasted beans in collaboration with nearby hill tribe communities, a co-working space and facilitates many events for the neighborhood. Learn more about the cafe and its promise to sustainability during a Barista Course which offers a basic introduction to coffee and coffee making skills.
Call: 062 950 2274
Website: https://www.rxcafechiangmai.com/
Creating coffee experts. Located nearby a variety of beautiful coffee farms & plantations, on-site Barista Training is facilitated by experts in the field and gives insight to the ins and outs of coffee making, coffee art and barista skills.
Call: 089 999 4440
Whether you are looking for a professional barista course to further improve your skills or to open up a coffee shop in Phuket or wanting to learn how to make coffee at home. There is 3 places in Phuket who are offering these barista courses and coffee courses for beginners. So let’s check them out:
A local roaster that offers Basic & Advanced Barista Training suitable for individuals, small groups, cafe or hotel staff. The courses cover everything from the history of coffee to roasting coffee to tamping & dosing.
Call: 080 534 5512
Day & Night Phuket is a very photogenic cafe, bar and restaurant located in Phuket Town. Famous for the varieties of coffees and cakes that they offer, they also offer a barista course for beginners. Where you can learn about the different varieties of coffee, the different processes, different roast levels, how to brew coffee, how to adjust the coffee and so much more. Their barista course for beginners is at 3,990 baht per person.
Call: 076 219 788
Boncafe Academy (one of Thailand’s largest commercial coffee brands) provides training and educating about the basics of coffee starting from the preparation, how to select your coffee beans and coffee machines, as well as how to calculate costs. Their coffee courses are focused on providing knowledge for those interested in opening a coffee shop and providing it free of charge.
Call: 076 355 600
Top Coffee Courses In Pattaya
If you are living in Pattaya, Chonburi or Rayong you may want to just take a weekend trip into the big city, Bangkok. As there are more coffee academies there than the 3 that are in Pattaya. But if you prefer to just travel nearby then here are the 3 coffee courses available in Pattaya.
Dusit Thani College is well known for its culinary and hospitality academy in Thai. Their Pattaya branch has specially crafted classes for those who are interested in opening a coffee shop, with a full course for professional coffee brewing as well as cafe management control.
Call: 02 361 7805
Website: https://dtc.ac.th/en/pattaya-campus/
Coffee Masterpiece in Rayong offers quite a wide variety of coffee courses ranging from coffee courses for beginners all the way to professional barista courses and latte art. You can select to enroll in either a private class or join in on a group class of 4 people. Their coffee courses prices starts from 2,000 baht per person.
Call: 061-2539988
Website: https://www.coffeemasterpiece.com/
Boncafe Academy (one of Thailand’s largest commercial coffee brands) provides training and educating about the basics of coffee starting from the preparation, how to select your coffee beans and coffee machines, as well as how to calculate costs.Their coffee courses is focused on providing knowledge for those interested in opening a coffee shop and providing it free of charge.
Call: 038 421 048
We hope you found this helpful and if you guys recommend any other coffee academies or coffee courses in Thailand please do leave a comment below so we can check them out and add them to our blog. Don’t forget to take a look at our online coffee store where you can discover different coffee roasters in Thailand, buy small packets of coffee to try and shop online for coffee equipments.
Hi my wife looking for to learn corse on coffee in pattaya shes thai and wants to open her own coffee shop, can you tell me were she can do corse in pattaya, her name apinya
Hi tony,
If she is looking to open a coffee shop I would recommend going for the bon cafe, while their coffee might not be the most delicious one. They do provide a very good course for opening up a coffee shop. Hope this helps ^_^
I am trying to open new coffee shop
Hi Aye, let us know where you are staying / living and we can recommend the right coffee course for you.
Hi, I am in the Philippines and is looking for a coffee school that I can enroll (I am a noob) But I love coffee and want to have a coffee shop. I’ve been in Thailand, and I want to go there just to learn. Is there any coffee shop that can provide papers that I am enrolled there with minimal time and weekend course only? (Specifically around Bangkok) I have a full-time online job 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Joy,
Thanks for reaching out to us. For the school with a certificate that would be these schools which are located in Bangkok: Tiger Jin (https://www.facebook.com/thetigerjin/) or FABB (https://www.facebook.com/thetigerjin/) these two will provide a certificate as well once you complete it ^_^