Although tea is the most popular drink among Iranians, coffee has its own devoted following. Walking through certain parts of Tehran, the aroma of roasting coffee is sure to catch your attention. Two notable spots for coffee enthusiasts are Sam Café and Set Coffee. These cafés and coffee roasters, located in the heart of the city, have been offering various types of coffee to enthusiasts for decades. On this tour, we will visit one of the two cafés based on availability. During our visit, you`ll learn about the long journey coffee beans make from different parts of the world to reach Tehran. We’ll also explore how the beans are roasted, ground, brewed, and served. If you're a coffee lover, this tour is not to be missed!
We can take this tour almost every day. However, advance reservation is required. Sam Café is open every day from 9:00 to 22:00, however, Set Coffee is open from Saturday to Wednesday from 9:30 to 13:30 and from 15:00 to 19:30. On Thursdays, Set Coffee is open from 9:30 to 14:30 only.
We will start the tour near the chosen café. Long before arriving at the café, the smell of the coffee will tell us where it exactly is located. In the café, the roast master will first show us how coffee beans are roasted. Then, we will see the process of grinding coffee. When the coffee powder is ready, we will learn how to make it appropriately.
Not everyone can make a delicious coffee! So, listen to this part carefully. Finally, we will drink the coffee we have made with one of those delicious cookies that they offer. In these cafés, we have the chance to buy different types of coffee such as Turkish, Arabic, Ethiopian, Colombian etc.