These Immersive Coffee Tours Follow the Beans From Tree to Cup
Travelers who can’t go a day without press-and-go espresso pods or a meditative pour-over ritual, rejoice!
A Colombian Deep Dive
In the Antioquia region, a custom itinerary with True Colombia Travel balances exclusive access to three of the country’s best producers with myriad adventures (like coffee in a village where locals still get around on horseback). Enthusiasts will marvel at coffee trees on volcanic slopes and learn about fermentation techniques. A visit to Café Cocondo Orgánico, where coffee is cross-pollinated with mango, avocado, orange, and soursop trees, is especially thrilling.
An Invigorating Tanzanian Tour
Known for high-quality arabica and robusta beans, this East African nation is paradise for those who crave a brightly flavored brew. Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana is conveniently located between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s also surrounded by 100 acres of coffee trees. Hotel guests can tour the roasting facilities and sample as much of the final product as they’d like. Don’t miss the day’s rotating selection of java-flavored treats, which might include nutty cakes, tiramisu, or scones.
Guatemalan Harvests and Hikes
Every year, Augusto Carneiro—founder of Nossa Familia Coffee in Portland, Oregon—leads tours of Guatemala City’s third-wave scene. Travelers start by sharing breakfast with the owners of the trendy café Coffee District, then help with the harvest at a farm partway up Volcán de Agua. Later, they head to Finca San Jerónimo Miramar in the Atitlán region to learn about grafting arabica plants onto robusta roots. There are also many sorts of excursions, from a hike on Acatenango mountain to swimming in Lake Atitlán.