This Kathmandu coffee report is incredibly informative! ππππ
πFirst Impressions of Kathmandu Coffee The number and quality of coffee shops in Nepal are beyond imagination. The average price is less than 20 RMB per cup, and the cost-performance ratio is off the charts! Moreover, they all use locally grown coffee beans, and the flavor is comparable to Ethiopian coffee, completely subverting my expectations for Nepalese coffee! π π Kar.ma COFFEE β’ Location: The main store is near Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, and the branch is near the Boudhanath Stupa. β’ Coffee Experience: The pour-over coffee is simply amazing, with a bright flavor profile, lemongrass aroma, and a juice-like taste. The sweetness is off the charts, and it feels like you're drinking Panama Geisha! What's more, they use cotton cloth for brewing, which feels very unique! β’ Other Recommendations: In addition to coffee, they also offer cakes, meals, and handmade coffee tools. The prices are affordable, and the cost-performance ratio is extremely high! β’ Addresses: β’ Main Store: Kar.ma COFFEE - Gyanmandala, Level 2, Jhamsikhel, Patan β’ Branch: Kar.ma COFFEE@HUB - Pawo Gompa Road, Next to Utpala Cafe, Boudha β’ Website: karmacoffee.com.np π Himalayan Java Coffee β’ Brand Impression: The largest chain of coffee shops in Nepal, and their coffee tastes much better than Starbucks! β’ Store Features: β’ Diverse Menu: Coffee, tea, and meals are all available. β’ Excellent Service: The baristas will enthusiastically introduce the origin, flavor profile, and roasting methods of the coffee beans. β’ Complete Merchandise: Coffee beans, tea, T-shirts, and water bottles (be cautious with the water bottles, as they are a bit pricey). β’ Store Design: Minimalist and perfectly located. The second floor of the Boudhanath store offers a stunning view of the stupa from the window! β’ Recommended Stores: β’ Tridevi Store: Located in Thamel, the store is spacious and perfect for digital nomads to work or study. β’ Gyanmandala Store: Situated in a quaint little complex, with the Karma main store upstairs and Moksh Bar nearby. β’ Boudhanath Store: Offers a great view of the stupa and is perfect for sightseeing while enjoying your coffee! π Summary: Kathmandu's coffee shops are not only numerous but also of high quality, completely subverting my expectations for Nepalese coffee! The next time I visit Nepal, I definitely have to visit these coffee shops again! βοΈβ¨ π Tips: β’ If you visit Himalayan Java Coffee, try their signature coffee. The baristas' recommendations will not disappoint you! β’ When enjoying coffee at the Boudhanath store, don't forget to take in the beautiful view of the stupa! β¨ #NepalCoffee #KathmanduCoffee #CoffeeTravel #TravelInNepal