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Bean to Cup: Traditional Coffee Preparation in Arusha

About this experience

Kahawa means coffee in swahili,Our bean-to-cup tour gives you a taste of Tanzanian cultural heritage. It teaches you how to prepare coffee using our age-old methods. You will be guided through the process of husking, roasting, grinding and brewing your own beans all while using traditional, handcrafted utensils.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Coffee tour+transportation
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Pickup included
Bean to Cup: Traditional Coffee Preparation in Arusha
Duration: 3 hours
Van
Pick-up and drop-off: Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged by request with extra cost which starts from 15 usd depends on the distance in radius

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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What is included

  • coffee farm visit
  • Snacks
  • guide fee
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Tips
  • private transportation from 15usd

Itinerary and highlights

This bean-to-cup interactive experience introduces travellers to the age-old process of roasting and brewing coffee. It begins with a short guided tour of a smallholder coffee farm where you learn about the cultivation of arabica coffee, one of Tanzania’s major export commodities. You will then proceed to our private garden for step-by-step instruction on how to husk, roast, grind and brew your own coffee using traditional handmade utensils. The process is entirely manual and will be accompanied by traditional songs. You begin by pounding the dried beans in a large wooden mortar and pestle to remove the outer husk. The beans are then roasted in a clay pot over a charcoal fire which endows them with a more rustic flavor. Once roasted, the beans are pounded into a coarse powder. You then brew your coffee in a clay kettle using fresh spring water. When ready, you will enjoy a cup of your organic single-origin coffee along with homemade sweets all prepared with local organic ingredients. Karibuni kahawa!

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Get off in Sanksi, Tengeru close to the petrol station at the top of the Lake Duluti Road. There you will meet one of our guides wearing the company t-shirt.
  • Travels can share their location so the pick-up can be made from there and the drop-off from their choosen locations

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • NaturalLand Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Travels can share their location so the pick-up can be made from there and the drop-off from their choosen locations
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–5; Youth tickets: age 6–16; Adult tickets: age 17+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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