Boquete: Hands-On Coffee Experience with Tasting
Chiriqui, Panama
Walk through each step of coffee making! From harvesting all the way to brewing your coffee.
Panama Coffee Farm Hands-On Tour
This interactive coffee tour in Panama teaches the traditional coffee-making process, suitable for coffee enthusiasts and curious travelers.
Highlights
- Learn about the coffee-making process from cherry to bean
- Roast your own small batch of coffee to take home
- Taste coffee brewed in various methods, including Geisha coffee
- Hands-on experience: touch, feel, smell, and participate
Description
Discover how ripe coffee cherries, picked from the trees during November through January, transform into the coffee beans you drink. Feel and test the beans to understand the importance of moisture content.
Try the traditional 'pilon,' a heavy wooden stick used in coffee processing, and roast your own small batch while learning about roasting techniques. Sort your beans carefully to create a custom blend you can take home.
The tour concludes with a tasting session featuring coffee prepared in different ways, including the distinctive Geisha coffee variety.
Includes
- Cherry picking (November through January)
- Coffee processing demonstration
- Moisture content testing
- Traditional pilon experience
- Coffee roasting session
- Bean sorting
- Coffee tasting including Geisha coffee
- Transportation available if arranged in advance
Important Information
- This is a hands-on tour requiring active participation
- Cherry picking depends on the farm's cherry availability (usually November through January)
- The farm has animals such as dogs, cats, and ducks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Book in advance, especially if visiting during the cherry-picking season.
