Coffee Road Excursion : plantation, processes, tasting and more

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy a full day of activity and discover everything you need to know to become a coffee expert !

Your visit starts at Nova Moca plantation, where you will learn the difference between Arabica and Robusta beans cultivated by the renowned Claudio Corallo. There you will discover the power to "roasting" while enjoying the various "locuras" made by Claudio Corallo, coffee beans wrapped with chocolate..

Then you will visit the Museum of Coffee at Monte Cafe plantation and meet with the team of Efraim, a young Santomean company, which aims at exporting 100% organic coffee.

Depending on the schedule, you may have lunch or start directly the visit of Efraim´workshop .

The journey ends in São Tomé Capital, at the Pereira Duarte shop for a tasting of home-roasted coffee. If we are lucky (and if he is there), the owner of the place will show us and tell us the story of one of the oldest roasting machines on the island !)

Workshop option: make your own coffee (about 2 hours, extra 25 €/p)

What's Included

Coffee tasting
Coffee Activity at Efraim workshop (upon availability)
Bottled water
Snacks
Visit of Museum of Coffee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of Monte Cafe plantation
Alcoholic Beverages
We recommend Efraim Guest House or Almada Negreiros, both excellent places for lunch in teh center area ! Let us know in advance if you want to prebook.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For departure outside São Tomé city, please inform us. Depending on distance from the capital and from the excursion route, extra charge may apply. If you are not staying at a reknown hotel, we appreciate that you send us a GPS location for the pick up.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museu Do Cafe

    Visit of the famous museum of coffee in Monte Cafe plantation. There you will improve your knowledge about the species, cultivation and processes to make great coffee. The museum is located in an ancient production building, where you will see incredible machinery that was use at the beginning of the XXth century. Finish the visit with a coffee tasting, 100% organic from the local cooperative.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Monte Cafe

    Discover how was organized the life in Monte Cafe plantation, during the colonial era.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Firma Efraim

    Here you will enjoy lunch with a wonderful view on the bay of Ana Chaves (if the weather is nice !). Then you will visit the workshop of Firma Efraim, and learn about their work and coffee production. This activity is subject to availability from our partner.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by São Tomé Paradise Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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