Dive into the rich world of coffee at Kaffee Seminar. Discover brewing techniques, sample exquisite brews, and learn the fascinating history—all in a historic cellar setting. Keep reading to find out why this experience is a must for coffee lovers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, just a curious palate and interest in coffee
Wildlife
History
The Gewölbekeller has hosted historical events for over a century, offering a glimpse into regional heritage.
Conservation
The venue emphasizes sustainable practices, including waste reduction and energy efficiency during seminars.
Kaffeemuseum Burg
Dive into the rich world of coffee at Kaffee Seminar. Discover brewing techniques, sample exquisite brews, and learn the fascinating history—all in a historic cellar setting. Keep reading to find out why this experience is a must for coffee lovers.
Kaffeemuseum Burg in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt presents interactive museum experiences focused on coffee, tea, gin and chocolate. The museum operates in a charming historic setting and offers a broad range of guided tours, workshops and tastings that highlight production, preparation and sensory appreciation.
Visitors can join experiences such as "Genuss-Erlebnis mit allen Sinnen", which explores aromas of fruits and teas and includes tasting of cocoa beans and chocolate while learning about the Speicherstadt warehouse history. The "Kaffee Seminar" is a two-hour session in the Gewölbekeller with a personal tour, brewing-method demonstrations and comparative coffee tasting. The "ESPRESSO Zubereitung & Verkostung" workshop covers Arabica and Robusta, grind size, tamping, milk foam and machine maintenance over two hours. A 90-minute "Verkostung & Führung" combines a vault tour with coffee tasting. A standalone "Führung im Gewölbekeller" is also offered.
The museum also runs sensory sessions like "Tee Degustation" (90 minutes) and a two-hour "Gin Tasting" sampling eleven gins with tonics and blind tasting of botanicals. A "Museum mit Audioguide in 14 Sprachen" provides a one-hour audioguide tour covering 20 stations via smartphone. Casual visitors can choose "Kaffee & Kuchen", a 60-minute offering with unlimited coffee and cake, available for groups of at least five. "GENUSS OHNE KOFFEIN" highlights the Speicherstadt's historic goods and flavors. Programming emphasizes hands-on tastings, historical context and guided interpretation in a historic setting.
Kaffeemuseum Burg offers group options, educational insights and multi-language audio support to accommodate international visitors exploring Hamburg's Speicherstadt and its culinary heritage through guided tastings and tours.
Location
Hamburg
Located in the Speicherstadt
Heritage
Speicherstadt (since 1896)
Historic UNESCO site
Experiences
10 experiences
Tastings, tours & workshops
Typical Lengths
60–120 min
Sessions run from 60 to 120 minutes
Reserve a spot for a coffee seminar, gin tasting, tea degustation or the audioguide museum tour in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt.
Arrive early
Getting there a few minutes early ensures you won't miss the start and can settle in comfortably.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on tasting notes, brewing methods, and your favorite flavors to enhance your appreciation.
Ask questions
Engage with your guide to deepen your understanding of coffee techniques and history.
Be punctual
Timely arrival helps maximize your experience and respect the group and guide.
Notebook and pen
To jot down tasting notes and observations during the seminar.
Comfortable clothing
Wear layers if attending during cooler months inside the cellar.
Reusable coffee cup
Bring your own cup for tasting to reduce waste.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memories or notes of your favorite brews.