Where to Learn: the 15 Best Coffee Classes Worldwide

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

At Merhaba Pastanesi in Fatih, an English-speaking guide such as Kübra, Mehmet, or Taner introduces Turkish coffee culture, then shows you how to grind beans and brew coffee in a cezve. You will taste several coffees with Turkish delight, try a playful fortune-telling ritual, and take home coffee-making supplies.

“The workshop was conducted in a very professional manner. Our guide had extensive knowledge about coffee and a wonderful ability to talk about it in an engaging way. We learned a great deal during the experience. The coffee was absolutely delicious, and everything took place in a fantastic atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul.”

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2.Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Taste Salt, Coconut and Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,286 reviews · from $16Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours at Local Beans Roastery with Vietnamese baristas such as Val, Lin, or Luka. Learn coffee history, roast styles, and brewing technique while making six drinks, including phin, brown, salt, egg, coconut, and a coffee cocktail. Tea, snacks, rice wine, recipes, and equipment are included.

“As a non-coffee person this workshop was still incredibly fun. Lin was excellent as a teacher and the whole experience was very smooth and efficient. All of the coffees that you make are unique from each and really give you a chance to exRead more”

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3.Salt Coffee Workshop Awake Your Senses With 6 Brews

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 792 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Spend three hours learning Hanoi’s coffee story, roasting basics, and brewing methods with English-speaking instructors such as Lin, Phil, Val, and Giang. You’ll prepare five Vietnamese coffees, then finish with a coffee cocktail, local wine, snacks, recipes, and practical tips you can use at home.

“What an experience! Pil and Lin were incredible hosts and we learnt so much about coffee. We learnt how to make 6 different types of coffee and loved all of them. The hosts educated us about coffee and the origins of the coffee from Vietnam. Highly recommend this experience! So glad we booked it.”

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4.Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 745 reviews · 30 min · from $12

Meet at The Owl Cave hotel reception for a 30-minute Turkish coffee workshop led in English by hosts such as Ugur, Kubi, Ozan, or Aslı. You’ll prepare coffee in a copper cezve over hot sand, hear about Ottoman coffee customs, try Turkish sweets, and may dress in traditional vests and hats for photos.

“Very fun experience!! Small group so was easy to converse. Instructor was very energetic”

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5.Da Nang Coffee Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 543 reviews · 90 minutes - 5 hours · from $17

Meet guide Jane or another English-speaking instructor in a clean, modern Da Nang kitchen. Over 90 minutes, make and taste phin, egg, salt, and coconut coffee. Longer options add a Vietnamese lunch or cooking class. Recipes are provided, but expect a serious caffeine hit.

“Great coffee workshop. Jane explained everything to us very clearly and it was very simple to follow along and make your own coffees. We made Vietnamese black drip coffee first, then the egg coffee, salted coffee and coconut coffee. They were all super tasty. Great insight into the coffee culture in Vietnam - highly recommend this workshop!”

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6.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

In a 500-year-old room in central Istanbul, an English-speaking instructor such as Petek or Fatma explains Turkish coffee culture, guides you through brewing, serves traditional pairings, and reads the grounds for fun. You choose between two coffee blends and leave with a handmade Turkish coffee cup.

“Petek did a great job with the workshop. From the history, to the process, to the fortune telling the journey was fun!”

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7.Fun & Easy Vietnamese Coffee Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, you’ll brew three Vietnamese drinks in about 90 minutes: Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna with yogurt and coffee blossom honey. Guides such as Quan, Noah, Julia, and Kieu lead the practical class, covering coffee culture, ingredients, and phin technique. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

“Hands down one of the coolest things we have ever done! The class was so informative and the coffee was amazing! Our host Noah was so sweet and knew a lot about coffee! You can tell she really loves what she does.”

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8.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23

Make your own Irish coffee at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum in a 45-minute English-language class. Your guide explains two origin stories, then shows you how to balance coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream. Guides such as Briain, Linda, Matt, Andrew, Tiernan, and Lydia have led warm, funny sessions, though the exact host may vary.

“Matt was an excellent host, informative, funny and able to get us all chatting. A really great experience!”

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9.Vietnamese Coffee Workshop with 6 Brews and 8 Recipes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide, such as Piey, Linh, or PA, for a hands-on Hanoi workshop covering six Vietnamese coffee styles and eight recipes. You’ll learn about beans, roasting, French influence, and local café culture, then make and taste drinks with pastries. Old Quarter pickup, equipment, tastings, and digital recipes are included.

“PA ( our guide/barista)made the experience so fun and supper informative!! Stories about how all the different coffees had background in the history of Vietnam and French occupation!! The whole process was a delight and we have had so much fun sharing our knowledge with friends and enjoying the different coffees in the cafe's of Hanoi. Did this tour first thing and so glad we did!! Thanks PA your family stories and wonderful personal attention! My brother in law is so Glad that we turned him on to egg coffee, best desert in town”

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10.Ha Noi Egg Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $12

Meet at Cafe Minh near Ta Hien Beer Street for a 50-minute to one-hour class covering egg coffee, Hanoi-style espresso milk coffee, and Saigon-style milk coffee. Depending on the session, you may also prepare salt or coconut coffee and practice foam art. Equipment, ingredients, instruction, and a small gift are included.

“Our coffee class experience was outstanding. It began with a delightful tea and snack reception. We gained hands-on knowledge of crafting distinctive coffee varieties, such as bhin, egg, salt, and coconut coffee. I definitely recommend signing up for the class.”

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11.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

At Şapçı Han Közde Kahve in Eminönü, you’ll learn to prepare Turkish coffee, taste several styles with tea and Turkish delight, and read coffee grounds for fun. English-speaking instructors including Petek, Aleyna, Benjamin, Fatma, and Mesude lead the two-hour class. Groups are capped at 10, and you take home a coffee cup or small coffee set.

“had an amazing experience during the Turkish coffee workshop with Petek. She guided us through the history and ritual of Turkish coffee with passion, clarity, and a contagious enthusiasm. The workshop was engaging and well-paced, making it easy to appreciate every step of the process. What made the experience truly special was the coffee grounds reading at the end — incredibly accurate, thoughtful, and surprisingly spot on. Petek has a genuine talent and a warm, welcoming energy that makes you feel instantly at ease. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Turkish coffee beyond just drinking it. this was cultural, personal, and unforgettable.”

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12.Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Master 6 Signature Vietnamese Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $18

At a small workshop near Hanoi’s Old Quarter, local instructors such as Jade and Jennifer guide you through black, brown, egg, white, coconut, and salted coffee. You whisk, brew, taste, and adjust each drink using fresh ingredients and practical home methods. Groups are capped at eight, and recipes are sent afterward.

“This was a memorable experience for me. It didn’t start well as the meeting location changed due to the storm and for lost got lost. However, Jade’s passion, knowledge and friendliness made it a positive experience and I really did learn how to make the 5 different types of coffee. I would recommend this after all is said and done.”

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13.Hanoi Coffee Class learning 5 famous coffee in Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $18

Meet at a long-running coffee shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a two-hour lesson with guides such as Vy, Bella, or Ruby. You’ll handle beans, learn brewing methods, and prepare five Vietnamese coffee drinks, with roasting available on some options. Tea, snacks, tools, and coffee are included.

“THANKS AGAIN! The coffee class was a great experience for me! It was really nice to get some insights of the coffee culture of vietnam! The highlight was the coffee brewing itself. Now I have the know how to do the coffee at home as well.”

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14.Mini Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Pick Any Signature Coffee You Like

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $15

Spend 90 minutes at Su Quan Roastery in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district, where Simon, Piey, Alex, or Trung may guide you through Vietnamese coffee history and hands-on brewing. Make 2 to 4 styles, such as egg, coconut, salt, brown, or coffee cocktail, with tea, a local snack, recipes, and English instruction.

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15.Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 30 min · from $12

At Villa Sphendone Suites in Sultanahmet, a local host such as Mehmet guides you through brewing Turkish coffee on hot sand. You will learn the coffee’s Ottoman-era traditions, prepare your own cup, drink it in traditional cups, and may wear Turkish clothing for photos. Groups are limited to eight.

“Excellent! Very educational about Turkish culture and coffee. Mehmet is very friendly and went out of his way for extra fortune telling tips. Super worth it.”

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