You want to learn why Colombian coffee is so delicious and complex. You would love to be able to evaluate coffee the way professionals do and make your daily coffee routine even more satisfying.
But you want more than that. You want to understand Colombia's fascinating coffee history ... and what coffee means to Colombians.
Many people visit Colombia and never discover those coffees or those stories. How sad it would be to leave Colombia and still not understand how coffee has affected the lives of millions of people here.
Learn the real meaning of coffee in Colombia with us. We are a team of Colombians (and one foreigner!) who are passionate about coffee. We've been coffee educators since 2014.
We can't wait to share our coffee knowledge with you!
Do you have any questions about coffee in Colombia? We love to answer coffee questions. Get in touch with us using the contact form below!
What will you learn during your Specialty Coffee Workshop?
Our 2.5-hour Specialty Coffee Experiences in Bogota and Cartagena take you to specialty coffee shops where you'll learn all about coffee in Colombia. Between each shop we take an easy walking route through our favorite areas.
You will learn about:
- Traditional Colombian coffee culture
- Coffee history in Colombia
- Who grows coffee in Colombia
- How you can understand the flavors in coffee
- How coffee has impacted local cultures
- How coffee changes lives
- Why coffee is more important than ever to the present and future of Colombia
- How you can help by purchasing the right kind of coffee
At each shop you will learn to tast coffee like the professionals do and try coffees from around the map of Colombia. You'll have access to Flavor of Bogota's coffee-tasting tools that were developed for specialty coffee in Colombia.
Don’t leave Colombia without learning about Colombian coffee.
Our small-group coffee workshops were designed in 2014 by Karen Attman, known as The Coffee Lady of Bogota. She's the founder and owner of Flavors of Bogota, a former university coffee professor, and author of Permission to Slurp. That's why these workshops are so educational, yet still fun and dynamic.
Find out why our coffee workshops are listed on Trip Advisor as one of the Top Bogota Activities.
Where and when
Cartagena
Our public Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena are held within the walled city on the following days and times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday at 9:30 am
We also offer a longer experience for those who want to see the city as well as try the local flavors. Our Coffee Lovers in Cartagena! Specialty Coffee and Food Experience is the best way to discover this UNESCO World Heritage site while tasting some of Colombia's best specialty coffees as well as Colombian fruits and typical Colombian foods. In this 4-hour experience, your guide takes you on a walking route around the walled city of Cartagena as well as the artsy Getsemani neighborhood. If you'd like to learn more about this experience, get in touch using the contact form below.
Bogota
Our public workshops in Bogota (near Calle 72 and Cra 5) are held on the following days and times:
Tuesday at 2:30 pm
Thursday at 9:30 am
Saturday at 9:30 am
Booking information
- Length: Our workshops last 2.5 hours.
- Cost of the Specialty Coffee Workshop: USD$23.95-39.95 per person, depending on the number of people in your group.
- If your plans change, just let us know in advance and get a full refund - please review our refund policy here.
- Our booking system is safe and easy to use.
- Size: Our coffee workshops are small and personalized, with a maximum of 8 adults.
Workshop details
- Language: Our public workshops are all held in English. (Si le interesa un taller en español, puede contactarnos).
- Distance: Less than a mile on foot.
- If you would like to book a private workshop on a different day or time, or for just your group, get in touch using the form below to see if we have availability.
- Take advantage of our group discounts and get up to 40% off the full price. The discount shows up automatically on the booking calendar.
- Children 6 and under can accompany their parents for free.
- Our workshops are small, with a maximum of 8 adults
Are you in the coffee industry and interested in a professional workshop? Get in touch using the contact form below.
Book your unforgettable specialty coffee experience in three easy steps!
(1) Choose the Start Date below
(2) Choose the city (Cartagena or Bogota)
(3) Click on the blue Book Now button
As soon as you make the payment we'll send you an email with your invoice and all the necessary instructions, including the meeting location and tips to get the most out of your Specialty Coffee Experience.
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Get in touch
Do you have any questions? We love to answer coffee questions!
Please get in touch with us using the nifty contact form below. We'll be in touch with you shortly. If you don't see our email, take a look at your junk or spam folder and it will probably be there!
What are people saying about our coffee workshops?
"The coffee shops were stunning, I would not have discovered them on my own. Loved all the coffee and finally learned how to drink a ‘real’ cup of coffee!" - Shelley
"We had a wonderful experience and learned so much with Flavors of Bogota! I was blown away with the huge amount of information that was shared in a short amount of time. Karen's coffee knowledge could fill a library!" - Ashley
"We had a fantastic time visiting some speciality coffee shops and learning all about the preparation process, as well as how to taste great coffee. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Bogota." - Dylan
"Daniela was friendly and extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions at our own pace. Would highly recommend to anyone!!" - Valerie
See what else our workshop guests have said about us on TripAdvisor.
Curious about what goes on during our Specialty Coffee Experiences? Get a sneak preview of our workshops with this video:
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