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Coffee Tourism Mania

A true gourmet will not miss the chance to taste a cup of Hawaiian coffee

Such a country could be, for example, Italy, where coffee is drunk a lot and often. So, arriving on a special tourist route in Italian Trieste, you can not only visit the Miramare Palace and other local attractions, but also attend 5-6 tastings in different coffee houses of the city.

If you want a more exotic trip, then go across the ocean to Central American countries. In particular, Panama has long been famous for its delightful coffee plantations. The plantations in this country are located almost under the clouds – at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level. A unique climate prevails here, creating the best conditions for growing elite coffee beans. After taking a tour of the plantation and listening to an engaging guide's story about how coffee is grown, you can try different varieties of the drink made from local coffee beans, starting with medium-roast espresso and ending with a very light drink made from lightly roasted beans, which you will never find in Europe.

You can also go on a gastronomic journey to Jamaica, where you can combine relaxation amidst the beautiful Caribbean nature with a visit to a coffee planter's estate. For the latter purpose, you will have to climb to the highest point of the island – the 'Blue Mountains'. For it is there that the plantation is located, after a tour of which you will definitely be treated to freshly brewed coffee, which is also considered the best in the world.

Finally, all coffee lovers should at least once in their lives attend the Hawaiian coffee festival, which is held here every year in early November. During the festival, tours to coffee farms are organized for tourists, where you can see with your own eyes the process of cultivating and growing coffee beans. The festival itself is remembered for numerous competitions and contests held among tasters, chefs, and just coffee lovers, as well as parades, tastings, theatrical performances, and other spectacular events that make this holiday unforgettable.

So next time, when on a chilly spring street you suddenly come across an outdoor advertisement of some travel company, ask: does it organize gastronomic tours? And then just the thought of a cup of hot coffee somewhere in Hawaii will lift your spirits for the whole day.