We teach you how to prepare 4 different brewing methods, it's history and pros and cons.
Participate in each step to produce coffee from plating the seed, going through picking, depulping, selecting, washing, fermenting, drying, threshing, roasting and packaging.
As a reward for helping to produce a great quality coffee we give a traditional delicious snack made mostly with organic fresh ingredients produced in the farm, you'll love it.
Half-day Coffee Tour in Medellin
| Location | MedellinMedellin Colombia |
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Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into the homes of two local coffee farmers like we were family. If you travel to Medellin, I highly recommend taking this tour with Andres! This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the view from the plantation run by Antonio and his wife blew us away. They were also incredibly kind and genuinely happy and proud to show us (and let us participate in) the whole coffee process, end to end. They served us coffee on their balcony (prepared in different ways) while explaining their operation. The 1/2 day tour was perfect, allowing plenty of time to to enjoy the coffee plantation and still leave time for 2 other activities in the day. Andres was super helpful with translation and our short-notice arrangements, even setting us up with a driver for our eventual departure 3 days later. He was entertaining and provided interesting insight about local culture and history while driving us through 30 minutes of phenomenally beautiful countryside. Medellin Day Trips is very flexible too; they’ll combine tours to suit to your interests, and they have multi-tour discounts. Can’t wait to come back with my wife next time. Read more “After 5 great days in Medellin, this was the best!”Wonderful day trip!
Our day trip with Andres was one of my favorite travel experiences ever! We had a full day of fun,… Our day trip with Andres was one of my favorite travel experiences ever! We had a full day of fun, information, and activities. I especially loved visiting the coffee farm and going through the entire process with an actual farmer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to my friends and family! Julie S from MisouriWonderful coffee farm tour near Medellin
My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful coffee farm tour today with Diego. The ride from Medellin was short,… My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful coffee farm tour today with Diego. The ride from Medellin was short, and the car was comfortable. Diego was an informative and entertaining guide as he walked us through the coffee production process. The farm itself was in a beautiful and scenic area, and the farm owners were very hospitable. Our favorite part of the tour was the experience of picking some coffee cherries ourselves. We learned so much and gained a new appreciation for all the hard work that goes into producing a cup of coffee. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who’s visiting Medellin and doesn’t have time to make a trip to the coffee region. Emil A from San DiegoFantastic Experience!
My friend and I had a fantastic time learning about coffee and drinking it! Andres was our tour guide and… My friend and I had a fantastic time learning about coffee and drinking it! Andres was our tour guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and patient.
I highly recommend this experience, for the coffee lovers and not, because you’ll experience a different side of Colombia and it’s flavors. I have taken away so much from this tour, and I am excited to share my coffee making techniques with my friends and family.
Thank you for an amazing time and I can’t wait to visit again soon! Jeanette Jane from San FranciscoTHIS IS THE ONLY REVIEW YOU NEED TO READ
Andres is the absolute man! He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible… Andres is the absolute man!
He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible tour through a beautiful coffee farm. The car ride there alone was gorgeous and his conversation and company were lovely. The tour overall was fantastic, as we had the opportunity to pick our own coffee beans and intimately learn about the whole coffee manufacturing process. Andres acted as a fantastic translator between us and the coffee farms owners, so language was not a barrier at all. Lastly, we were able to try several different types of coffee roasting and share some great conversation to learn more about the farmers “story”.
Andres is not only an incredible guide, but a great throughout the tour friend. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it! Jeremy from VirginiaCoffee Tour with Andres
Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into… Emmanuel from Los AngelesFabulous and beautiful!
This experience was so fantastic! Our guide was amazing. So informative, I wish I would have taken notes. The family… This experience was so fantastic! Our guide was amazing. So informative, I wish I would have taken notes. The family on this coffee farm were so gracious and accommodating. The view from the small hike was stunning. Thank you for this lovely adventure! This memory will forever live in my heart. 💕 Amber G from AtlantaAfter 5 great days in Medellin, this was the best!
This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the… Jim Quetsch from MichiganSuch a good experience
This coffee tour is a must, it is such a neat experience to see a realistic coffee farm with how… This coffee tour is a must, it is such a neat experience to see a realistic coffee farm with how it functions in real life situations. I was very surprised by how the whole process of making coffee. I am usually not the biggest fan of coffee and don’t drink it too often. So even if your not a coffee person I recommend this tour it’s such a neat experience from picking coffee beans, to tasting all the different ways to make coffee and the views are amazing. The tour guides have very good English so it’s easy to communicate. I will forever look at coffee differently, it’s an eye opener I can’t wait to tell all my friends and family what I have learned if your in town definitely take the trip! Mallory M from Toronto, Canada
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| Where do you pick us up? | Anywhere in El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado or Sabaneta |
| What time would you pick us up? | You can choose any time from these options: |
| How long does it last? | 4.5 to 5 hours from pick up to drop off |
| How much does it cost? | |
| Major Attractions | - Unforgettable views from the coffee plantation - Be part of a coffee farmers´family - The most authentic coffee plantation just 35 minutes away from Medellin - Delicious and tradicional home-made snack |
| What does it include? | - Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Medellin - English speaking knowledgeable guide - Coffee farm entry fees - Coffee tasting included (4 different brewing methods) |
We are thrilled to tell you that our half-day coffee tour in Medellin has been recognized as a TripAdvisor 2019 & 2021 & 2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best winner for the South American top ten ranking out of thousands of tours offered in the continent and among the top 1% of experiences worldwide. We couldn't be any prouder.
Our coffee farm is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular.
The coffee you enjoy every day has taken a long journey before being in your cup.
With this coffee tour in Medellin you get to know this amazing journey in detail.
The coffee production stages you see in this coffee tour in Medellin are:
- Planting
- Picking the ripe beans selectively
- Depulping
- Selecting, fermenting and washing
- Drying and re-selecting
- Threshing
- Roasting
- Grinding and packaging
If you want to know more about the coffee process and its production or if you want to be more acquainted with what you will see in this tour, we recommend this article.
Thinking on your time constraints we offer you six more coffee tours combined with great activities to do in one day:
- Half-day coffee tour & horseback riding (8 hours)
- Guatapé & coffee tour (9 hours)
- Coffee & Graffiti Tour (7 hours)
- Cacao & Coffee Tour (9 hours)
- ATVs & Coffee Tour (8 hours)
- Full-day coffee tour in Jardin (11 to 12 hours)
Coffee Tour in Medellin Description:
From your hotel we head to the coffee farm in our comfortable private car.
Once there, a charming married couple of farmers welcomes us with a delicious cup of coffee.
The major attraction in this coffee tour in Medellin is the coffee farmer's family, they are passionate about what they do and keen to make you feel part of their family.
Our lovely hosts will serve us their highest quality coffee in 4 different brewing methods so you can compare and determine which method you like the most.
While you are enjoying a nice cup of coffee, the expert gives you an informative introduction into the world of coffee.
After this very entertaining introduction, we begin the walk around the coffee farm.
Hands-on Experience: Picking the Coffee Beans
We start by picking the beans ourselves as the farmer guides us in the process and provides tips about on how they should be picked.
We also explain about how this task is done by women and men alike, wages, lifestyle and everything about coffee pickers.
At the end of this activity, we will weight your load to see who did the best job.
Amazing Scenery from the plantation in our coffee tour in Medellin
You are not just going to be picking the coffee beans.
From the moment you arrive in the coffee farm you will be amazed with the views we have.
This coffee tour in Medellin is also an opportunity to get in touch with nature, interact with the coffee farmers and breath fresh air.
After we pick the coffee beans we are ready to move to the next process: Depulping the coffee beans.
Depulping, Fermenting and Washing the coffee beans
At this stage the skin is removed leaving the slimy beans apart.
Once they have been separated, the beans go through a fermentation process for 24+ hours where they lose the mucilage and continue to the next stage.
Drying the coffee beans in our coffee tour in Medellin
The coffee beans need to be dry in order to be processed. This process is extremely important to ensure good quality.
To do this, there is usually a kind of green house called Marquesina that keeps and increases the heat inside drying the beans faster.
This process depends highly on the weather, it could be 1 day or even 6, it's 100% climate dependant.
The next process in our coffee tour in Medellin is threshing the dried beans, to do this we use a small machine.
We hope you can help us to pour the beans inside the machine and see how it works.
After we remove the shell from the coffee beans they need to be roasted.
Roasting the coffee:
At this point we explain in detail how the coffee beans are roasted and we smell this delicious coffee aroma.
Does the roasting process has an impact on the caffeine ammount? Myth or truth? Let's find out in the tour!
After we roasted the coffee then you can buy it fresh and delicious, this is the best organic and single origin coffee you can find.
After the coffee tour in Medellin is finished we head back in our comfortable car to your hotel with a big smile, new friends and great coffee gifts for your family back home.
You will spend in total around 4.5 hours with us, but 3.5 hours will be learning and enjoying in the coffee farm.
So, why not join us in this fun and informative coffee tour in Medellin? Just fill out the booking form and have it with us.
All our tours can be safely paid with credit or debit card, Paypal or cash.
Please do not forget we give you a multi-trip discount as following:
| Trips you make with us | Discount you get |
| 2nd trip | 5% |
| 3 or more trips | 10% |
*Please read the terms and conditions that apply to our loyalty program.
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