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19/04/2026

The Story Worth reading, not every journey in coffee starts with Fancy Cupping Spoon.

Meet Yogesh Tamang, a warrior, grew up in a small village in Darjeeling, India.
Where tea was everything. Where coffee didn’t exist.
He moved to the UAE with one goal to build a better life for his family. He was promised a sandwich-maker role.
He arrived to find a sink full of dishes.
Most people would have walked away.
He stayed. Showed up every single day. Quietly. Consistently. Without complaint.
And someone noticed.

His manager offered him one chance —
“Become a barista in three months. Or go back to the dishes.”
He did it in two.
That one moment changed the entire direction of his life.
What started as survival slowly became something beautiful — a genuine, deep love for the craft. The science of extraction. The art of the pour. The feeling of making someone’s day better with a single cup.
Coffee stopped being a job. It became his passion.

But the road wasn’t easy.
Long shifts. Burnout. Mistakes. Self-doubt. All of it.
He pushed through — building consistency, resilience, and a standard he refused to lower. He competed in Latte Art, Brewing, Cupping, and Aeropress competitions. He trained baristas. He led teams.
Until he became Head Barista.

Today, after 12+ years, he leads with the same quiet dedication that once kept him at that sink.
And his philosophy?
“Coffee is not just about consistency — it’s about connection. Turning everyday moments into something meaningful.”
His dream ahead is a café of his own. A space built on everything coffee has taught him — quality, community, and heart.

12 years ago — dishes.
Today — leading, mentoring, and still learning.
Your starting point doesn’t define you. Your dedication does.

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And to every young barista starting out, he says
“It’s a long journey, not a race. Pace yourself.”

05/04/2026

Not every journey begins with a clear plan.

We recently spoke to a young barista from Rimbick, Miss Pemalhamu, a small village where life is simple, and most families depend on agriculture. Her story didn’t begin with ambition or a dream to work in coffee.

It began with a need.

“I was just looking for a part-time job after graduation,” she told us.
That search brought her to a café in Darjeeling. A place she walked into without any knowledge of coffee, without experience, and without knowing that this small step would shape her future.

At that time, café culture itself was still growing. There were only a few spaces, limited exposure, and very little awareness. Learning wasn’t easy. Everything felt new.

But something shifted.

Curiosity slowly turned into interest.
Interest turned into passion.
And over time, passion became her profession.

What stood out to us wasn’t just her journey in coffee but her personal transformation.

She described herself as someone who used to be extremely shy. Someone who struggled to communicate, to express, to connect.

Today, she stands behind the bar, speaking to people with confidence, building conversations, and growing every single day.

“This profession helped me talk to people,” she said. “It helped me grow.”

And that stayed with me.

Because we often reduce coffee to just skill—recipes, techniques, precision. But we rarely talk about what it does to a person.

It builds confidence.
It creates connection.
It opens possibilities.

She sees coffee not just as a job, but as a path—one that can lead to becoming a trainer, an entrepreneur, or even building something of your own.

And when we asked her about her dream, there was no hesitation.

“I want to open my own café and serve the best coffee.”

Simple. Honest. Real.

Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys don’t come from big plans.
They come from small decisions and the courage to keep going.

23/04/2023

We have some more exciting speakers lined up for the event

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21/04/2023

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20/04/2023

We have some wonderful people sharing there experiences from the coffee industry.

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20/04/2023

Buddha Pāda Institute is situated in a lush forest in the outskirts of Kalimpong, India. It has a temple, prayer and teaching halls, workshop spaces, accommodation facilities, dining halls, and an upcoming Japanese tea room, library and cafe. It also has a theater equipped with audio-visual facilities.
The center was founded by Nyichang Rinpoche and is under the auspices of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche.

Buddha Pāda is a center for the study and practise of Buddhism in all its traditions, along with Indian philosophical systems and the contemplative culture traditions of the country.

Buddha Pada Kalimpong is the official partner for the second edition of the Mountain Coffee Fest and we are more that humbled to be welcomed in one of the best facilities in the Hills.

19/04/2023

Manual Brew Workshop

Learn the art of Manual brew "Everyone can make great coffee". Understand how to brew a cup of coffee using different methods and
techniques. Learn about the cause and effect of various variables of brewed coffee. Understand how Grind size, ratio, brew methods and temperature effects coffee taste.
Mentor : Puja Thapaliya

Barista Skills
*Different Types of Manual Brew
*Understanding varieties of coffee Beans
*Coffee Grinding
*Preheating the dripper / Blooming / Pouring / Drawdown *Understanding coffee weight, Dosing, Total Beverage weight *Understanding Variables

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17/04/2023

Calling out all Baristas & coffee enthusiasts! 1st Latte Art Throw-down this April in Darjeeling Hills! Do step up and let the most creative latte art to flow and compete for the top spots and amazing prizes at this 2nd Mountain Coffee Fest latte art challenge! Scan to register now!

Venue : Buddha Pada Center Kalimpong
Date: 30th April 2023

12/04/2023

Kaapi Solutions is one stop solution of world class imported coffee machines associating with premium brands from all across the Globe. They have been praised by their associates for alone installing innumerable number of machines all across the globe.
Their services are not only limited to providing the finest imported coffee machines but the offerings range from state-of-art espresso equipment to barista training by award winning baristas. Kaapi Solutions is undeniably the ingenious brand.

Celebrating coffee with them means partnering with various clients to create the ultimate coffee experience.

Join us and experience Kaapi Solutions at the Mountain Coffee Fest 2nd Edition happening on the 29th and 30th of April at Buddha Pada Center Kalimpong.

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09/04/2023

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Be a part of the Mountain Coffee Fest 2.0 happening on 29th - 30th April at Buddha Pada Centre Kalimpong!

Scan the QR code and register if you want to be a part of the growing coffee community in Darjeeling Hills and Sikkim.

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