COFFEE TASTINGS IN COLOMBIA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 coffee tastings in Colombia worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel 45 minutes from Medellín to D’Arrieros Coffee Farm with transport, a bilingual guide, tastings, lunch, and a souvenir coffee pack. You’ll pick beans, learn the full coffee process, dress in paisa muleteer clothing, and optionally take a 45-minute horseback ride.
“Amazing tour and learned alot bout coffee..Our tour guide was amazing as well...”
At Cartagena’s Café 472, guides such as Tomas, Santiago, Pedro, and Arturo lead a hands-on introduction to Colombian specialty coffee. You’ll compare three coffees brewed by Chemex, V60, and siphon, explore aromas and tasting notes, and learn how coffee moves from plantation to cup.
“Amazing experience! The workshop begins with an introduction to the history of coffee in Colombia before moving to the tasting itself. We explored three different brewing methods: the Chemex, which highlights fruity and complex notes; the V60, which brings out brightness and body; and finally, the Hario TCA-5 siphon, offering roundness and smoothness with honey aromas. Throughout the session, the flavors unfolded into a rich palette ranging from fresh fruits to chocolate, with sweet and floral undertones. The coffee was excellent, and the surprise at the end added a warm, memorable touch. An enriching discovery that I wholeheartedly recommend!”
Spend two hours at Café Matuca learning how Colombian coffee moves from bean to cup. Guides such as Rene and Nicolás explain coffee history, lead acidity and aroma tests, serve coffee sweets, and help you brew a final cup in English or Spanish.
“What a great experience and lesson we had! Has to be one of the best things to do in Bogota and the “Museu de Oro” is just a 2 minutes walk from the Matuca Cafe. Our guide just told us everything we wanted or needed to know about the history and industry of coffee in Colombia. We also tried some great “Tintos” as they call it in 🇨🇴”
Meet Leandro, Jason, or Sebastian at Divino Café Especial in La Candelaria for a 90-minute English tasting. Learn to identify fragrance, aroma, flavor, and body while sampling four Colombian coffees prepared by espresso, siphon, Chemex, V60, AeroPress, or French press.
“Amazing morning with Leandro. We all learned so much. His passion for his products and his knowledge is second to none. He was such a pleasure and was so flexible with us as our numbers kept changing. Highly recommend for anyone who loves coffee. It was equal to a very high end winery tour.”
From Filandia, Kevin or another bilingual guide takes you to the historic Luger coffee finca in Tolima. You will walk among coffee plants, pick cherries, plant a seedling, see roasting and sometimes grinding, then taste Colombian coffee with baristas.
“Guides et explications tres clair. Très pro et amical ! Je recommande !”
At Jaguar Coffee House, a barista leads a private 90-minute coffee cupping near Chorro de Quevedo. You taste exotic origin beans, compare aromas and flavors, and learn how farming, harvest, and roasting shape each cup. English and Spanish instruction is available.
“Although not as long as scheduled this was very interesting and useful. I enjoyed learning about preparing the coffee and of course tasting the different varieties”
Spend 2.5 hours with Pablo and his wife at their small BuenaVida coffee factory in central Cali. Taste three Colombian coffees, learn brewing and tasting skills, roast your own sample, and hear stories about coffee, music, and local culture.
“Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our time with Pablo and his wife in Fábrica de Cafe BuenaVida. They were very warm and welcoming and really put us at ease. We learnt a lot about coffee growth and production and the tastings were fantastic, we learnt how to taste the coffee with the priority being on understanding what we personally enjoy, all in a friendly and interesting way. Pablo also included some really interesting info on music and culture around Colombia and Latin America. Would really recommend to any coffee lover or anyone who wants to learn to enjoy it for the first time.”
Learn coffee from green bean to cup with a master roaster and technician in English or Spanish. Roast a 2 kg batch, test four pour-over brewers, and taste five specialty coffees while comparing washed, fermented, and natural processing.
“It was an amazing afternoon. The atmosphere was so nice and welcoming, we learnt a lot about Coffee Roasting and Brewing. Thank you so much for this experience! We Highly recommend :)”
Spend one hour tasting four Colombian specialty coffee beans with a bilingual barista guide. You’ll smell different aromas, compare flavors, learn about roasting and bean processing, and discover which cup suits your palate.
Meet Javier at Marquee Hotel in Parque Lleras for a small-group coffee class in English. Taste several Colombian coffees, use a professional sensory method, compare quality levels, learn basic extraction, and finish with brewing tips and Medellín café recommendations.
“Javier was amazing, he was so knowledgeable and a great communicator. He took us on a journey through what makes a good and bad cup of coffee, but always allowing space for us to make our own observations and figure out what we do and don’t personally enjoy. By the end we were blown away by the process of coffee making, and walked away with a great understanding of what to look for in our next cup. Enjoyable for all coffee lovers regardless of level of understanding or background. As a Colombian man I learned a lot about our own industry and history, and my Australian partner found it all…”
Meet at Jaguar Coffee House near Chorro de Quevedo Plaza for a private, hands-on coffee session. You will taste different Colombian coffees, watch and take part in roasting, then practice filtration, espresso, and latte art with an English- or Spanish-speaking barista.
“Here’s a polished feedback suggestion: “The experience was truly exceptional! The tour provided a deep dive into the coffee-making process, from roasting to brewing, and the coffee tasting was very insightful. The guides were knowledgeable, passionate, and made the session engaging and interactive. I appreciated the focus on various brewing methods and the opportunity to practice hands-on. Highly recommended for coffee enthusiasts and anyone looking to explore Colombian coffee culture!” ¡La experiencia fue realmente excepcional! La visita ofreció una inmersión profunda en el proceso de elaboración del café, desde el tostado hasta la preparación, y la cata fue muy enriquecedora. Los guías fue...”
Spend four private hours traveling from Medellin to Envigado with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit a coffee villa and nearby plantation, pick beans, learn the seed-to-cup process, hear about Colombian coffee, and taste a fresh local brew. Fabian, the farm owner, may add a personal touch.
“Fabian the owner of the coffee farm was incredibly knowledgeable and a ton of fun.”
Travel from Medellín to Guatapé with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the Peñol replica, learn coffee from bean to cup at Finca La Rivera, climb 649 steps for sweeping views, and explore Guatapé’s colorful streets.
Leave El Poblado, Laureles, or Estadio for San Sebastián de Palmitas, where you follow coffee from planted bean to finished cup. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the farm visit, tastings, steep country walk, paisa lunch, and a souvenir coffee package.
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