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Coffee and Tea Tasting: El Cangrejo Experience
5.0
15 Ratings
Panamá
Discover Panama’s flavors with a coffee tasting, explore El Cangrejo, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Savor local beans and exquisite teas.
Discover Panama’s flavors with a coffee tasting, explore El Cangrejo, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Savor local beans and exquisite teas.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via Espana - Begin with a walking tour of the El Cangrejo area, where the guide will discuss the neighborhood’s history and development. The guide will share personal stories about the area. There will be several stops at notable landmarks and unique shops, offering a chance to explore a variety of handmade items. From artisanal ice creams to…
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Via Espana - Begin with a walking tour of the El Cangrejo area, where the guide will discuss the neighborhood’s history and development. The guide will share personal stories about the area. There will be several stops at notable landmarks and unique shops, offering a chance to explore a variety of handmade items. From artisanal ice creams to unique, locally crafted trinkets, the experience varies depending on the tour time. The 10 am tour has fewer shop stops as they open later in the day.
The guide will provide interesting facts about the neighborhood and the city, and guests are encouraged to ask any questions they have!
After the walk, enjoy a coffee tasting at a local specialty coffee shop and learn about Panama’s award-winning coffee. - Panama City - Conclude the experience with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, sampling two different teas and three different snacks.
The guide will take photos of guests throughout the experience.
Additional info:
The 3 pm tour is recommended as most neighborhood businesses open later in the day.
What's Included
- Professional photographs, your guide will bring their pro camera to capture your experience
- Walking tour of the neighborhood with curated stops
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Professional photographs, your guide will bring their pro camera to capture your experience
- Walking tour of the neighborhood with curated stops
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Imagine your guide as a local friend eager to introduce you to a unique coffee tasting and a traditional tea ceremony in the lively and multicultural district of El Cangrejo.
Discover Panama’s globally acclaimed coffee by sampling three distinct varieties of locally sourced coffee beans, including an espresso and a cold brew, complemented by a classic…
Imagine your guide as a local friend eager to introduce you to a unique coffee tasting and a traditional tea ceremony in the lively and multicultural district of El Cangrejo.
Discover Panama’s globally acclaimed coffee by sampling three distinct varieties of locally sourced coffee beans, including an espresso and a cold brew, complemented by a classic Panamanian corn fritter snack.
Next, wander through the winding streets of El Cangrejo, immersing yourself in the neighborhood’s rich culture and hidden treasures, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere that characterizes this bohemian area.
Conclude with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, where you’ll savor two exquisite teas and three unique snacks. These pairings will tantalize your taste buds and offer insight into the diverse flavors of Panama, highlighting the historical influence of the Asian diaspora on the culture.
Your guide, a local, will document your experience with a professional camera, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the journey.
Location
El Cangrejo 25
El Cangrejo
We are meeting at a coffee shop called Siete Granos, your guide is a tall woman of Indian ethnicity and often sports purple hair.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Willo621
Oct 29, 2024
Worth every penny - I had a great time on this experience , Ashika was very friendly and a pleasure to be around. The coffee roaster was extremely knowledgeable and I felt like I was stepping into a someone secret coffee testing lab! You could tell he was passionate about coffee and the same goes for the tea room. I learned a lot more about tea than I was expecting to learn . In between the coffee roaster and the tea room Ashika took us to some local Panamanian shops where there were products made by local artists and delicious ice cream. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Vanessa_r
Oct 23, 2024
If you are a coffee/tea lover - It was so amazing!! I learned so much about a part of Panamá that I didn't know existed. The coffee taste was awesome!! I know what kind of coffee i prefer and will buy coffee from this. My morning coffee and tea are forever changed!!!
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Dreamer61993469940
Oct 2, 2024
JUST DO IT! - Amazing! Learned so much about Coffee and Tea. It is amazing in its own right. Our guide was phenomenal. She’s quirky, fun, hilarious, and has a great sense of humor. She’s the best and knows her stuff, she’s amicable and will answer all your questions. Book her! You will not regret it!
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Courtney_h
Jul 19, 2024
Who knew Panama had the tea??! - My host, Ashika was incredible. The entire experience was amazing. I learned so much and had a great time. I would do it again!
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Debybz
Jul 8, 2024
Very local tasting - This was such a nice experience! I wasnt expecting to learn that much! Coffee tasting was definetly my favorite. Being able to try so many different varieties at the same time and from locals. You feel how much Giancarlo loves coffee. The tee part was a good surprise not really knowing how meaningful this community is to Panama. I would totally recommend thia tote since we were a very small group and we could ask so many questions. Ashika was very friendly and helpful with other tips ok what to do in Panama.
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Claudine_w
Jul 6, 2024
Immerse in culture, coffee & tea - highly recommend. - This felt more like a day with friends than a tour. The coffee tasting and tea ceremony was excellent and educational. We immersed into Panama’s cultural & coffee, Chinese tea traditions and Chinese-Panamanian cultural. Ashika loves her home and shared her favorite spots and local secret gems w/us.
Highly recommend.
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Ricardom3439
Jul 4, 2024
Panama City Tour like a local. Best experiences in its most iconic neighborhoods. - The tour is perfect for people who want to experience Panama as locals. Ashika takes you to coffee tastings, beer sampling, and to look at iconic neighborhoods in the heart of Panama City, where maybe other experiences miss out on. Panama’s city life has a lot to offer and Ashika knows exactly where the exciting places and experiences are. She took many great pics, we had fun at every spot and even won a tea set at this tea salon sampling experience. 10/10 would recommend taking this tour.
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Mariggz
Jun 13, 2024
Fun day exploring el Cangrejo - Ashika invited me along with another couple of friends to get to know El Cangrejo and take her coffee and tea experience and we had an amazing time! As a Panamanian who grew up in the area, I discovered cute new places and learned new facts about the neighborhood as we walked along Via Argentina. Sometimes it’s hard to find activities to do with friends other than simply going for food or drinks, and this was perfect! I loved the coffee experience, and the coffees we tried were top quality. Some I later discovered even award winning, all from different parts of Panama – surprisingly not just from Chiriquí! It was my first time doing a coffee cupping, (and I’m Panamanian, I know) which took place at a local specialty roaster. I really enjoyed the sensory of experience of exploring both the taste and aromatic notes of the coffee.
The chinese tea ceremony was the coolest part of the tour though, as we got to visit a spot that I had wanted to check out for so long. Stephanie, who led the tea ceremony was super knowledgeable and friendly. I loved learning about the customs and traditions of the ceremony.
Overall Ashika’s tour was very fun, I would recommend to both locals and visitors alike! Ashika immediately becomes friends with everyone she meets and knows the best spots in Panama, trust me!
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James_m
Jun 8, 2024
Get to know the coffee and tea world of Panama - This is a fun look at the world of Panamanian coffee, plus the tea culture of the city's Chinese community. The coffee roastery crew are impressive experts, and help you to understand what makes different coffee varietals and roasting styles unique. The tour includes a look at some of the interesting shops, cafes and architecture of the fascinating El Cangrejo district. An enjoyable way to spend a few hours in the city with a very friendly and enthusiastic host.
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Kendra_c
May 27, 2024
A Most Rewarding Experience - This was absolutely mind-boggling. I was not prepared for the amount of intricacies that was involved in bringing the different tastes of coffee to manifestation. I was not prepared for a higher education in enjoying my teas. This excursion was both a pleasure and delight. Our tour guide, Ashika was an overwhelming sensation. The choice and tasting of the coffees and teas were wonderful. The members in our group are mostly tea drinkers, but we occasional dabble in a cup of coffee, and this trip came across our Viator page while visiting Panama. If you enjoy tasting different teas and coffees this is a must do. The walking distance between shops was not long. The time and patience of the host and hostess at each venue were impeccable. They were patience with our questions, allowed as much time as possible to enjoy the teas and coffee. This was not just a run of the mill tasting, each and every coffee or tea was an EXPERIENCE. The coffee guru, was exactly that a guru. He took his work, his affection, and his desires and places it into each and every cup of coffee that was served. He absolutely enjoyed his art. Our tea hostess was delicate, light, and airy. She educated us on the proper way to drink, serve and enjoy our teas. If there is an aficionado, in your party, this is a must! A delightful experience. Enjoyed very much. Thank you
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