3 Places in Latvia to Taste Coffee

For some, Latvia might not be associated with coffee tastings,but we too have places where coffee lovers can come and enjoydifferent coffee varieties. Let's explore 3 places where you can go with friends or familyto taste this aromatic drink.

1. Coffee Roastery “KUUP”

 "KUUP" is located in Rēzekne district, Viraudas Street 5, Lendži,Lendži Parish, and is the first specialty coffee roastery in Latgale. Hereyou can take a tour of the roastery and taste various types of coffee,which proudly bear Latgalian names like “Malnais Ontons”,“Pynaklu jurs”, “Brazilejis nakts” and “Kolumbejis flirts”. On the tour, you canlearn more about the roasting process, the founding of “KUUP”, the growth of the roastery,and much more. You can also watch a demonstration of the coffee roasting process.

Roastery visits are organized for groups starting from 5people. There is something for children who are too young to enjoy coffee –while the parents sip their coffee, children will be treated to milkshakes and chocolatedrinks. The duration of the roastery visit is from 1–2 hours.

Tours are conducted in Latvian, Russian, English, and, of course,Latgalian. Both locals and guests are warmly welcome!

2. “Curonia Coffee”

This company is located in Kuldīga, Kaļķu Street 16. Kuldīga has beenassociated with coffee since the times of Duke Jacob in the 17th–18th centuries, whencoffee trade was developed between Kuldīga and other Hanseatic Leaguecities and distant lands. “Curonia Coffee” offers tours andtastings, during which you can learn what coffee really is, and how fromharvesting the coffee berries it becomes an aromatic cup of coffee. You can alsolearn various important nuances to ensure that the coffee made at home is of high qualityand especially delicious.

Please register in advance.

Right in Kuldīga, in the town square, there is the café “Kursas Zeme”,where you can enjoy coffee roasted by “Curonia Coffee”, while watching the ancienttown hall square and enjoying a pleasant, leisurely atmosphere.

3. “Rocket Bean Roastery”

Rocket Bean roastery is one of the most popular coffee roasteriesin Riga, which also offers coffee enjoyment in several cafés. You can find themalso in Vilnius and Tallinn.

“Cupping” is an engaging coffee tasting experience. The foundation ofcoffee production is countless tastings, during which coffee experts arriveat the roasting recipe and the unique bouquet of coffee flavors and aromas.During a “Cupping” tasting, visitors will learn to distinguish freshly roastedcoffee from that found on store shelves, discovering the special nuances of coffee taste and aroma.

There is also the opportunity to register for a coffee brewing masterclassand brew coffee yourself under the guidance of “Rocket Bean Roastery” baristas, exploringvarious brewing tools and coffee preparation methods.

All coffee lovers and connoisseurs will certainly find it interesting to learn more aboutLatvia's involvement in the world of coffee, and it's wonderful to spend peaceful moments witha cup of coffee in hand