Discover Australia's Finest Coffee Culture

Immersive specialty coffee tours • Expert roastery visits • Barista masterclasses • Cupping experiences

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Experience Coffee Like Never Before

Australia's first and most comprehensive coffee tour experience. Join us on a sensory journey through the art, science, and culture of specialty coffee.

Live Roasting Sessions

Witness the transformation from green beans to aromatic roasted coffee at working roasteries across Queensland.

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Expert Barista Training

Learn professional techniques from award-winning baristas. Master latte art, extraction methods, and brewing science.

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Origin Story Tastings

Explore single-origin coffees from around the world. Discover how terroir, processing, and roasting create unique flavor profiles.

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Award-Winning Cafés

Visit Brisbane and Gold Coast's most acclaimed coffee destinations and hidden specialty gems.

The Rich History of Coffee

From ancient Ethiopian highlands to your cup—a journey spanning centuries and continents

9th Century: Coffee's origin story begins in the Ethiopian highlands, where legend tells of Kaldi the goat herder discovering energizing berries.

15th Century: Sufi monasteries in Yemen cultivate coffee to maintain focus during long prayer sessions. The port of Mocha becomes coffee's first major trading hub.

16th Century: Coffee spreads through the Ottoman Empire. Constantinople's first coffee house opens in 1555, creating a new social institution.

17th Century: European coffee houses emerge in Venice, London, Paris, and Vienna, becoming centers of intellectual and political discourse.

1850s: Brazil becomes the world's dominant coffee producer, a position it maintains today, producing over one-third of global coffee.

1970s-Present: The specialty coffee movement begins. Third-wave coffee culture emphasizes origin, processing, and brewing excellence—the foundation of our tours.

Choose Your Coffee Adventure

Tailored experiences for every coffee lover, from curious beginners to devoted enthusiasts

Essential Coffee Tours

Perfect for first-timers and coffee curious visitors. Half-day experiences featuring roastery tours, tastings at 3-4 specialty cafés, and an introduction to coffee flavor profiles. Includes morning tea and all tastings. Ideal for couples and small groups exploring Brisbane or the Gold Coast.

Coffee Immersion Retreats

Full-day deep dives into coffee culture. Combine multiple roastery visits with hands-on barista training, professional cupping sessions, and lunch at an award-winning café. Learn about coffee sourcing, sustainability, and the farm-to-cup journey. Leave as a certified coffee enthusiast with new skills and knowledge.

Private Coffee Experiences

Bespoke tours designed for corporate groups, special occasions, or dedicated coffee lovers. Customize your itinerary with behind-the-scenes access, meet-the-roaster sessions, advanced brewing workshops, and exclusive tastings. Available as multi-day experiences across Queensland's coffee regions.

Why Coffee Lovers Choose Cooee

30 Years Excellence

Three decades of delivering unforgettable Australian experiences with over 34,500 satisfied guests.

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Expert Guides

Passionate coffee professionals and certified tour guides who bring stories and knowledge to life.

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Exclusive Access

Behind-the-scenes roastery access and relationships with Queensland's best specialty coffee venues.

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Best Value

All-inclusive pricing covering transport, tastings, workshops, and meals—no hidden costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about your coffee tour experience

What's included in a Cooee Coffee Tour?

All tours include expert guide services, transportation between venues, multiple coffee tastings and samples, roastery admission, morning or afternoon tea, and comprehensive learning materials. Full-day tours include lunch at a specialty café. Barista workshops include hands-on machine time and take-home brewing guides.

Do I need coffee knowledge to join a tour?

Absolutely not! Our tours welcome everyone from complete beginners to coffee professionals. We tailor the experience to your group's knowledge level. Whether you're just starting to appreciate specialty coffee or you're a home brewing enthusiast, you'll discover something new and exciting.

How long are the coffee tours?

Essential Coffee Tours run 4-5 hours (half-day). Coffee Immersion Retreats are full-day experiences (7-8 hours). Private tours can be customized from 3 hours to multi-day itineraries. All tours include comfortable pacing with seated tastings and breaks.

Which areas do you cover?

Our primary coffee tours operate across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast—Queensland's specialty coffee heartland. We visit urban specialty cafés, warehouse roasteries, and scenic regional coffee destinations. Private tours can include Byron Bay and other NSW coffee regions.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes! Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences when booking. We work with our café and catering partners to ensure everyone enjoys the food components of the tour. Coffee tastings can be adjusted for caffeine sensitivity.

Are your tours suitable for non-coffee drinkers?

While coffee is the focus, we welcome tour participants who prefer tea or other beverages. The cultural, historical, and sensory aspects of the tour are fascinating even without consuming coffee. Partners and friends of coffee enthusiasts often join and enjoy learning about the industry.

What should I bring on the tour?

Just bring yourself, comfortable walking shoes, and curiosity! We provide all tasting materials, water, and resources. You may want to bring a camera to capture the roasting process and latte art. Dress comfortably and in layers as we visit both indoor and outdoor venues.

How do I book a coffee tour?

Book directly through our online booking system or contact us for private group arrangements. Tours run multiple times weekly with flexible scheduling. We recommend booking 1-2 weeks in advance, especially for weekend tours and during peak tourist seasons (December-February).

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