Professional Coffee Cupping
Guatemala produces some of the world’s finest coffee. This tour will give you a better understanding of the subtleties and secrets involved with the production and classification of coffee.
- Duration:
- 2 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
- Hotel Transport Included
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
Love coffee but don’t know much about it? This tour will solve that. The tour takes place at Finca Filadelfia, a coffee plantation near Antigua that dates back to 1866. These days, the farm is planted with a harmonious mix of coffee plants and olive trees. Finca Filadelfia works hard to minimize their environmental impact by using drip irrigation systems and efficient technology.
During this tour, you’ll meet with a professional taster at Finca Filadelfia. This taster continuously monitors the quality of the coffee prior to its roasting and export. As you engage with this tour, you’ll learn about the intricacies involved in coffee production.
As a tour participant, you’ll discover how coffee is classified, roasted, and prepared. You’ll learn about key characteristics of coffee, including fragrance, aroma, flavor, acidity, and aftertaste. Potential defects will also be covered. This tour ends with a cup of Filadelfia’s finest coffee. Each participant will also receive a certificate of participation at the completion of the tour.
What to Bring
Camera
What's included
Guide, coffee tasting, and certificate of participation.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
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