Celebrated as a star in the specialty coffee world, Rwandan coffee boasts delicate flavors sought after by connoisseurs around the globe. Here in the heart of coffee country we invite you to learn how Rwanda’s world-class coffee is harvested, evaluated, roasted, and served. Class guests will pick coffee cherries straight from the trees in our café’s courtyard garden, then experience transforming them into a beautiful cup of coffee.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Specialty Coffee Masterclass lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $50 per person for this Kigali experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Question Coffee - Coffee Experiences.
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I had a lovely time at Question Coffee and can highly recommend the masterclass. I didn't had enough time to do the longer tour to the women's cooperative, thus I did the masterclass but even with these 2 hours it was possible to learn and experience coffee from Rwanda from the bean to the final cup of coffee. Thanks a lot to the wonderful team at question coffee!
Gisselle was lovely and very knowledgeable about the coffee productio, she was funny, made you feel comfortable starlight away We 4 different coffees Question coffee sell, and did a smell and taste test, in an attempt to pick out the flavours, tones and textures of each. Gisselle explaining all the way. I did this experience on my own while on a business trip. And in the class was joined by 3 others, so its a really nice small group. Gisselle was keen for us to ask as many questions as possible and knew the answer to the all! They have a small area at the front where we were able to see coffee tree's and even pick a few ripe Coffee cherries ourselves! Would recommend for a short intro into the world of coffee, especially as Question Coffee is all about giving Women economical independence, hiring only women on their farms.
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience with Gisselle and discovered more about coffee and our women coffee producer partners.
Absolutely wonderful experience! I love coffee but did not know much about the production process. Giselle was so knowledgeable and friendly! I enjoyed getting to have a drink while listening to her description of the harvesting process, esp since the coffee tasting part is only small amount of freshly brewed coffee. Only 2hrs so it was perfect for me given that I didn’t have a ton of time in Kigali.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience and learned something new about coffee. We hope to welcome you back next time you're in Kigali!
This was an experimental class with a very informative instructor, Patty. I learned a lot about coffee growing, roasting and tasting. It was fun to be able to try different coffees. The Question Coffee center and cafe are lovely places.
Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the experience and left with a deeper appreciation for coffee. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Learned so much about how to make the best cup of coffee! Am excited to use these tips when I get home. Great morning.
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you had a wonderful morning and are taking home some useful tips. Enjoy your perfect cup!
Great experience and insight into Rwanda and how the country strives to help empower women and continue the culture. Patty and Nabil were amazing, so interactive and informative! I highly recommend
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your support!
I learned a lot about the coffee. Our host was lovely! It was a fun day and the coffee is really delicious.
Thank you, we’re so glad you enjoyed the coffee and your time with us!
We did this coffee experience as a fill in before heading to the airport for an evening flight. Top tip - you cannot enter the Kigali Airport terminal untill your flight check in desk is open - so if you arrive early you get to wait in the car park outside...... Knowing this we had returned from safari and had a few hours to fill - we ate at Kigali Heights (plenty of restaurant choices) and before hand did the coffee experience. Patti was very knowledgable and as a coffee drinker with no real knowledge of coffee production, beans or how to taste, this was enlightning. You get a coffee from the cafe and a bag of coffee beans (the type you later say is your favourite of the 5 you test). As this is part of the price, the cost is a bit more reasonable, otherwise it would be on the expensive side for what the experinece is. You get to understand the process of production and see a couple of coffee trees in the garden. Then you learn how to smell, taste and grade coffee (a bit like wine tasting). There are 4 different beans plus a blended brew to try your hand at. Overall a good 'fill in' experience in a nice cool environment - if you are not a coffee drinker then nor really worth the expense as it is mainly about tasting coffee.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your experience and found it both insightful and enjoyable during your layover!
We did the tasting and roasting seed to cup tour through TripAdvisor with Patti and had the most amazing time. She is warm and kind not to mention incredibly knowledgable about Rwanda, Question Coffee, and coffee in general. She is an excellent storyteller and so talented at her craft. If you’re booking, request Patti and you won’t regret it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience. Hope to see you again soon!
Kevine was AWESOME!!! She was knowledgeable and very hands on, taking us from seed to drink. Also, BEST caramel macchiato ever!!
Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it — and Kevine will be thrilled to hear that!
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