Coffee Tours

Some people travel in search of fine wine, while others seek out superior cheese or chocolate. But don’t feel left out, coffee lovers, you too can find places around the world that cater to your passion.

Costa Rica is known for its rainforests and eco-lodges, but did you know that coffee is its second-largest industry?

Travelers can take an immersive tour with Café Britt to the company’s organic coffee farm in San Rafael de Heredia.

Not only do you get a first-hand look at the roastery and plantation, but you can also explore a turn-of-the-century mill to observe every step in the coffee-making process.

The Blue Mountains in eastern Jamaica grow world-famous coffee.

But the cool thing here is that much of it is grown on small farms and sold by the roadside, so adventurous travelers can take a drive or bike tour to experience the local coffee.

If you want to experience the really exotic, check out Indonesian coffee.

On the island of Sumatra, there’s a special type of coffee made from beans that were, er, previously digested by a small, native Indonesian creature.

Then again, if you’d rather stay a little closer to home, how about a small farm in Lyme, Connecticut?

Ashlawn Farm is a family-run operation that has its own roasting facility, using organic beans from around the world.

So you get the exotic flavors and experience without having to travel very far.

Get more ideas with Coffee Tours: 5 Culinary Journeys for Java Junkies.

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