A popular eco-travel trend is visiting coffee plantations around the world. Visiting a coffee plantation is always an interesting experience. We get to see just how the coffee we drink every day is cultivated, starting from seedling to the mature plant at its peak production rate. Before the end of the trip, you can try the locals’ favourite brew of coffee, which usually has unique flavour and scent due to the fact that it is as fresh as you can get.
Poas, Costa Rica- the Central Valley of Costa Rica is known as an ideal location for growing coffee, thanks to daily rainfall, fertile volcanic soil and high altitude. The Poas Volcano is still currently active and it contributes to the rich soil in the area. The local coffee is known for its very balanced flavours combined with fruity and earthy undertones. It’s best to visit Poas Valley between November and February to participate in the harvest. Nearby attractions are the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, the town of Sarchi and Poas Volcano National Park.
Sidamo, Ethiopia- Ethiopia is believed to be the original birthplace of coffee, before it became popular in the Arabian Peninsula. The word coffee is derived from a local region, called Kaffa. Sidamo is producing some of the most popular varieties of coffee, known for their complex flavours with spicy, floral and fruity notes. Coffee integrates deeply into the Ethiopian culture, which is another reason to visit the country. Nearby attractions include Gedeo Mixed Cultural and National Landscape and the Omo National Park.
Kona, Hawaii- the frequent tropical rain and rich volcanic soil produce local coffee with fruity, mild flavours. The best time to visit Kona is between August and November to see the harvest season. By the end of the harvest season, you may participate in the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.
Moshi, Tanzania- Moshi is the primary coffee-producing region in Tanzania. Seated on the slopes of the active Mt. Kilimanjaro, the area is well suited for coffee cultivation. Nearby locations to visit are the Kilimanjaro valley, Ngorongoro Crater and the famous Serengeti National Park.
Sumatra, Indonesia- Sumatra is one of the major islands in Indonesia and known for coffee with rich, deep flavours. The main coffee producing area is North Sumatra province, which is also known for the world’s largest volcanic lake, Toba and the Orang Utan reservation at Bukit Lawang. The West Sumatra province is another top coffee producer in the island, known for its authentic cuisine and lush mountainous landscape.
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