It was so fascinating. The only downside was waiting for the chocolate and coffee! It was all so delicious
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Geisha Coffee Tasting
- Tasting of handmade chocolates
- Explanation on the history of Café Geisha and Cacao in Panama
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- You get us on Waze or Google Map as Cacao Bar Selection.
Return
- You get us on Waze or Google Map as Cacao Bar Selection.
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines history, tradition and unforgettable flavors of Panama. During this activity, you will learn, in English or Spanish, about the fascinating process of making artisan chocolate and the secrets behind its most exquisite ingredients. In addition, we will explore the characteristics of the famous Geisha coffee, recognized as one of the best in the world, and how its delicate profile is perfectly complemented by chocolate. The experience includes tasting four filled chocolate bonbonbons, carefully crafted with traditional Panamanian flavors. Each bite has been selected to offer a perfect pairing, highlighting the best of local cuisine. Live this delicious adventure and take with you a part of the soul of Panama!
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Reviews
Maria let us know all about the coffee and chocolate making process. Very informative and delicious. Highly recommended.
Maria was absolutely wonderful! She was so gracious and took her time explaining everything. Her genuine love for the coffee and chocolate really shines through. I went in knowing very little about Geisha coffee, and I left understanding why it is so famous and sought after. Maria explained its history so well that I can actually tell people what Geisha coffee is now. And it paired beautifully with the chocolates, which were AMAZING. The pairing was a highlight of my trip to Panama City. I ended up buying several bars and put together two small customized boxes, one for myself and one for a friend. Maria made me feel so welcome the whole time. I went on my own by Uber and felt completely safe and comfortable. If you are thinking about doing this experience, do not hesitate. Just do it. You will not be disappointed.
I enjoyed this tasting. Not only delicious but informative about how coffee beans and cacao is turned into delicious treats.
Absolutely amazing time! We learned a lot about the making of the chocolate and coffee and got to taste some and it was so delicious. I’m not a big coffee person so it was kinda bitter to me but with the chocolate it was still very good. Both the ladies working were so nice (and have great english if your spanish is lacking haha) and Maria was a gera teacher so funny and kind! Highly recommend!
Very informative! The ladies were kind and welcoming. I learned a lot about the cacao and the coffee, much of it was new information. Definitely book this tasting, you will enjoy all of the information and the tasting that comes along with it. Thank you for a great experience!
It was a lovely experience - the ladies in the shop are very nice and explain a lot of interesting and fascinating facts about coffee and chocolate. The tasting itself is also amazing. Would highly recommend.
What a fun and unique experience in Panama. We learned so much and especially enjoyed Maria as our tour guide. The coffee was delicious but the chocolates were divine!
Fortunate to end up with a "solo tour". Our host was extremely knowledgeable, you could tell she was passionate about the coffee and history behind it. Had the best *glass of coffee of my life, learned about chocolate profiles. Great experience, would recommend to anyone - even if you don't like coffee.☕️
This activity was a perfect activity to kickstart my day. The chocolates were wonderful and the information provided made me appreciate my morning coffee even more. I enjoyed the time spent at the café, and it really had a personal feel to it, I was able to comfortably laugh and joke and ask questions. I really am so happy that I chose this activity and I highly recommend any coffee lovers or chocolate lovers to try and if you’re not, try it anyway, because it was more than just coffee and Panamá or chocolate and Panamá it was understanding the process of art behind these delicious things
If you are a coffee or chocolate lover, you cannot miss this experience. Our host, **Maria**, was incredible. Her passion for both coffee and chocolate is absolutely infectious, and she made the entire session engaging and fun. We didn't just drink and eat; **we learned a lot** about the history, cultivation, and science behind the flavors. The Geisha coffee was outstanding on its own, but the curation of this experience was next-level. The artisanal chocolates had **amazing, distinct flavors** that paired beautifully with the complex, floral notes of the coffee. Each pairing seemed to bring out something new and unexpected in both the brew and the chocolate. It was an educational, delicious, and unforgettable experience. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your expertise with us!
I love coffee and chocolate and this experience was more than worth it. The host was knowledgeable about both cocoa and coffee from plants to the finished product. The selected mix of the geisha coffee and the different types of chocolate caters to every possible palette and there makes for a wonderful experience. Thanks Maria for a great experience!
Maria, the host was very friendly and personable. The setting was intimate. I learned so much about cacao geisha, coffee and history of both. I ended up purchasing tons of chocolate to bring home. I would highly recommend this very educational and a great experience.
I wanted to try the Geisha coffee, but learned so much more ! Maria was fantastic 👏🏾This tour was intimate very fulfilling. I was educated on the history of the cacao and coffee. I walked away with an understanding the process for both including the uniqueness of Geisha coffee. While I enjoyed the coffee the true star for me , unexpectedly was the chocolate 🍫 the quality and variety are outstanding!!! I walked away with a box and asking if they ship lol. Don’t walk, run to this tour.
Fun experience to taste Geisha coffee and chocolates! Maria was great, very knowledgeable and informative. Interesting to learn the process behind them.
The shop was intimate and the owner/staff were super welcoming! This set the tone for us to learn about Cacoa beans- the history, the agriculture, the processing, and the cost! Once we had a thorough understanding, the team prepared Geisha coffee - delicious! To top off the experience, we added in the chocolates for the pairing and tasting. Each chocolate added another note to the coffee and it was perfection! Everything was so good that each of my friends took home their own personal collection. I would definitely return if in Panama again!
It was a very interesting experience learning about the geisha coffee comparing with chocolate. My only complaint is that our tasting started a half an hour late and almost making it late for our next excursion.
Really nice, Maria was very kind and explained very well the processes for both coffee and chocolate it was very instructive. The chocolates were amazing!
I really enjoyed this tasting. The host was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about both Geisha coffee and Panamanian chocolate. The explanations were clear and engaging, and the pairings were delicious. A great experience overall — highly recommended.
We had a wonderful time at this experience. What a great little chocolate and coffee shop. Maria did a wonderful job explaining all about geisha coffee and how to prepare it. We enjoyed the pairings of chocolate with the coffee and experiencing the changing flavors. We also purchased a coffee drink and it was fabulous. We left with lots of yummy chocolate too. We would highly recommend!
This was a fantastic experience! We learned so much about coffee and chocolate! Got to taste and learn about ways of producing and enjoying both foods. Would do again!
Loved learning about coffee produced in Panama and the chocolate pairings as well. Definitely need to check it out and you won’t be disappointed. I would recommend!
This was my first stop on a day tour of flavor. I learned about the making of chocolate and coffee. Not only did I try high quality coffee, I had the opportunity to taste perfection infused in chocolate. The different flavors of ganache accompanied by natural artistic chocolate coverings. I was impressed with the taste , variety of flavors and creativity in the design of each chocolate flavor. And the ladies running the store and experience were so knowledgeable and welcoming. I may have to make another trip to Panama just to buy more chocolate bites of greatness.
This coff/chocolate event was curated well. It was a nice balance of facts and fun. The chocolate was outstanding and the host was friendly.
Omg the chocolates were out of this world! We loved all the interesting flavors, learning about coffee and having a cup!
The chocolate and coffee experience was great. It was very informative. I would highly recommend this activity in Panama City.
Was a great experience and super informative. In a cute little chocolate shop and hostess was very informative. We bought all of the truffles to take home and a small sampling was given with the coffee. Small intimate space perfect for couples.
This was a short but very sweet activity. It lasted about an hr, but the time was very well spent. I flew in solo for the tasting and no other had signed up at the same time. Therefore, I got personal 1 on 1 attention from the host Maria. I was taught the difference in types of coffee and some history and saw the difference between regular coffee and the special Geisha coffee. Very nice and not for the Keurig user. With this coffee was paired chocolates made by the shop. Amazing chocolates. And the pairing was perfect. All in all a must try event.
A very tasty experience and also very interesting with a lot of information about cacao, the manufacturing of chocolate, the preparation of Gheisa coffee. A very nice ambiance, we really enjoyed!
Maria was very friendly and knowledgeable on the different Panamanian Coffees, Teas and Chocolates. It was a very good learning experience and enjoyable.
Maria was knowledgeable and taught me about the origins and processing of both chocolate and coffee, and even some information about the fruits in different regions. She was kind and made me feel right at home. The location was very clean and really nicely decorated. 10/10 recommend!
A Must-Do Experience in Panama City! Our family visited Panama City for the first time, and one of the absolute highlights of our trip was the Geisha coffee and chocolate tasting experience. My husband is a true coffee aficionado, and our daughters are huge chocolate lovers—so this was the perfect activity for all of us! It was the first time our girls tried coffee, and the way it was paired with the chocolates made it such a fun and memorable moment. We were amazed by how much we learned about the coffee-making process, especially what makes Geisha coffee so rare and special. The passion and knowledge shared by the hosts made it not just a tasting, but a true cultural and sensory experience. We ended up buying loads of coffee and chocolate to bring home—they make perfect gifts, and we wanted to share this amazing experience with our friends and family too. Also a great location with amazing restaurants near by. If you’re visiting Panama City, don’t miss this! Whether you’re into coffee, chocolate, or just looking for something unique and delicious to do, this is a must!
A very good experience regarding the pairing of Geisha coffee and chocolate, you acquire a lot of knowledge about cocoa and coffee from Panama, Latin America, and the world...congratulations
A unique experience; the explanation, treatment, and attention from Yoshiris were excellent! Without a doubt, I would return to Panama to repeat this experience.
Maria has been an excellent hostess, explaining the production processes of coffee and chocolate, as well as teaching me the preparation of the famous Geisha coffee. By the way I will advise this tasting to my friends who want to visit Panama.
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