COFFEE TASTINGS
An hour at a cupping table changes how you buy coffee for good. The 15 below are priced by how many cups you get through, with a note on which ones pair the coffee with food and which keep it clean.
Taste six Vietnamese coffees, learn local coffee culture, and mix liquor samples in a hands-on Hanoi workshop for $17.
“Very fun and informative. Sam was knowledgeable and entertaining. Learnt a lot about coffee and culture, would definitely recommend.”
Review of Medellín’s D’Arrieros coffee tour, with farm transport, tastings, lunch, coffee picking, views, and optional horseback riding.
“We had loads of fun. Dani was interesting and sweet, although her accent took a bit of getting used to. We learnt a lot and left satisfied customers.”
Explore Seattle’s Capitol Hill coffee scene with three to four tastings, local stories, coffee lessons, and practical neighborhood tips.
“Our guide was Lee and he was very knowledgeable about coffee and history of Seattle and made the experience very enjoyable. My only complaint of this tour is that we didn’t get to sample enough different types of coffee which would have been better.”
Punta Cana buggy adventure with muddy backroads, Macao Beach, cave swimming, and Dominican coffee and chocolate tasting.
“This excursion was amazing, our tour guide was the best, definitely coming back very soon with more family”
Review of Da Nang’s Jolie cooking class, with Vietnamese coffee, market shopping, four dishes, family cooking, price, logistics, and tips.
“We had such an incredible time cooking with Lan and Rosie! We loved our morning coffee and touring the local market to pick up the food we then learned how to cook. All of the food was DELICIOUS and we really enjoyed the shenanigans Rosie and Lan got us up to while things were cooking”
Explore Sarajevo on a private food and history walk with Bosnian coffee, Ottoman landmarks, local dishes, and practical tips.
“Our guide was very friendly, had deep knowledge of the area and was willing to share her experiences. Highly recommend.”
Review of Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano, Doka coffee, and La Paz Falls tour from San Jose, with honest advice on weather, timing, and value.
“We were a small group of 5 that had a very entertaining and informative day. Our guide (Marcela) was superb and highly adept at providing useful, pertinent information whilst happily fielding numerous questions. Highly recommended.”
Taste three Colombian specialty coffees in Cartagena, learn brewing methods, and follow the bean from plantation to cup for $15.
“The guide seems to be very passionate about coffee overall great tasting He may need to shorten the overall duration and at the end offer the signature coffee beans”
Tour Twin Beans Farm near Da Lat, roast and brew Arabica coffee, taste your cup, and join harvest work from November to January.
“We had a great time at this lovely farm. Jessie was super knowledgeable and explained the process to us in detail. We learned a lot and even got to roast our own beans and taste the coffee. Great activity!”
Review of Punta Cana’s ATV, cave, coffee, snorkeling, and party boat tour, with practical advice on value, timing, swimming, and what to bring.
“This excursion was a blast! We had taken an ATV tour prior and ended up enjoying this one a lot better. The young man who took pictures through out the ride was so sweet, I wish I could remember his name. All I remember is that he was frRead more”
Taste Colombian coffee in Bogotá with guided aroma and acidity tests, brewing practice, sweets, and a hands-on cup for $25.
“Our tasting was great. He did a really great guy explaining the coffee. The coffee was great would recommend!”
Taste espresso, granita, gelato, and tiramisu while exploring Rome’s Pantheon and Navona districts with a local guide.
“The grenita was amazing. The gelato (to die for). The espresso blew our minds (we went nack gor another one the next day) and the tiramisu was the piece de resistance. Thank you for a wonderful, informative & delicious 2 1/2 hours. Liz, Bruce & Blair”
Taste salmon, tacos, pickles, cultured dairy, and three coffees while exploring Pike Place Market with a friendly local guide.
“Carolyn was fantastic! She was personable and SUPER knowledgeable about the history of Seattle and the market. The places she selected for us to try from were great. Days later and I’m still dreaming of the smoked salmon and cultured gelato. Definitely recommend booking one of her tours. I will definitely be back for another tour with my girlfriends.”
Review of Finca Los Castaños coffee tour in Agaete Valley, with plantation views, tasting details, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Tour was lovely - a small oasis in a quiet valley, not only looking at coffee plants, but also the mass of other products which are grown on the site. Coffee tasting at the end of the tour and a lovely gift shop.”
Taste four Colombian specialty coffees in Bogotá’s La Candelaria, compare brewing methods, and learn practical tips for better coffee at home.
“Awesome experience! From the start to the end, the tasting experience was great. We're now able to differentiate different smells, aromas, tastes in our coffee(s). Very intimate, great products and atmosphere. Would recommend 200%!”
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