Sample the Best Coffee in the World With Culture Trip
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Whether you prefer your brew fruity, bitter or with a hint of caramel, this list is bound to filter out the midweek mocha drinkers from the seasoned bean grinders. If you’re a true coffee lover, then these are the best destinations in the world for you, all of which you can visit on one of our small-group adventures.
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Lunch at a coffee plantation – The Real Costa Rica
It’s actually illegal to grow any coffee beans that aren’t Arabica in Costa Rica, so you’re literally not allowed to make bad coffee here. It’s not one of the world’s biggest producers, but the conditions here are perfect, with a warm climate, mountainous areas and heavy rainfall. The secret ingredient? Volcanic ash, which fills the soil with rich minerals and nutrients. We’ll visit Doka Coffee en route from San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park on our Real Costa Rica trip. Doka works its magic under the shadow of Poas Volcano and develops some of the finest beans in the country. We’ll stop here for lunch and a volcanic cuppa before continuing on our Central American adventure.
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Next available from 20th Jul 2024
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STARTS AT
San Jose, Costa Rica
ENDS AT
Tamarindo, Provincia De Guanacaste
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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Sip Turkish coffee in the Grand Bazaar – Majestic Turkey
Turkey is not the place to go to learn about how the sausage is made, since no beans are actually grown here, but coffee has embedded itself deep into the very fabric of Turkish culture for centuries. They put their own spin on it, too, since Turkish coffee has a pretty specific and unique brewing process. Beans are ground to an extremely fine powder, either using a pestle and mortar or a Turkish coffee grinder, before being placed in a copper ‘cezve’ pot with cold water. The pot is then heated and cooled several times until the liquid becomes thick. It’s then served in beautiful little demitasse cups and sipped slowly. This is partly because of the intensely strong taste, and partly because the coffee is unfiltered, so you can expect a few coffee grounds and the bottom of your cup. This might sound unpleasant but, trust us, you’ll be drinking Turkish coffee on all 12 days of our Majestic Turkey trip – don’t forget to stop for a cup while exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar – it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
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Next available from 16th Aug 2024
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Sip Vietnamese coffee in Ho Chi Minh – Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
Vietnam is actually the second largest producer of coffee in the world, growing mainly Robusta beans, which are nearly twice as caffeine-heavy as Arabica beans. Robusta is the easier, more cost-effective, and more sustainable bean to produce, but it’s also generally considered to be inferior to Arabica. That’s not so true in Vietnam, however, due to the country’s unique way of serving its coffee, which perfectly suits its own Robusta blend. Coffee here is traditionally brewed using a phin filter, which is a kind of metal cup placed on top of the drinking cup. The coffee filters through slowly to create a strong, thick blend of coffee, usually dripped onto a small serving of sweet condensed milk, combining beautifully to create an intense flavour battle between the refreshing sweetness of the milk and the punchy earthiness of the coffee. Trying a Vietnamese brew is a must for any seasoned coffee drinker, and it’s best done in one of Ho Chi Minh City’s many trendy cafes, which you can visit on our Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam trip.
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Next available from 10th Aug 2024
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STARTS AT
Bangkok, Thailand
ENDS AT
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
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