Specialty Coffee 101, History - Processing - Professional Cupping and More!
If you are a coffee lover, Boquete has a place in your heart!
You are invited to a journey into the specialty coffee world in one of the nicest coffee farms in Panama! Bonita Springs of the Miro Family provides beautiful specialty coffees to many international roasters and baristas. You will have exclusive access to a real working farm, not a coffee museum or touristic display, but the Nitty-Gritty on how some of the most delicious coffee in the world is produced, processed and distributed for everyone to enjoy!
Quality comes in small batches, so on this tour our maximum capacity is 10 people, we want to be able to give personal attention to everyone and answer all of your questions within our reach. We strive for the best experience from beginning to end.
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Specialty Coffee 101, History - Processing - Professional Cupping and More!
Pickup included
What's included in Specialty Coffee 101, History - Processing - Professional Cupping and More!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will drive by a landmark that shows how much appreciation locals have for the coffee cultivation culture. During the summer beautiful gardens can be enjoyed!
The tour starts at Mastranto Tea Lounge or your hotel, transportation from and to your hotel is included if needed. Start time is at 9:30 am and you will be picked up in a comfortable vehicle. The total duration of the tour is between 2.5 to 3 Hours. Start time is flexible. Upon your arrival to the farm you will be welcomed and the order of the activities will be established: 1) Short hike through the coffee plantations: Your guide will enlighten you about the origins, history, varieties and structure of the coffee fruit. Bring comfortable closed / hiking shoes, long pants and rain jacket is preferred. 2) Processing station: From the moment the harvest is delivered to the main building to the drying facilities and the methods used. 3) Drive to our coffee tasting session: At this point we will enter the cupping / profiling room, whereas with the proper instruments and techniques we will follow the steps for evaluating and scoring specialty coffee. Welcome to our home!
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English / Spanish)
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can meet at Mastranto Tea Lounge for introductions and a welcome courtesy tea!
Meeting / End Points
- Go to the Main Square of Boquete and wait for our guide wearing a black hat to pick you up
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with back problems • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
