Coffee Roasting Class in Boquete: Roast & Take Home Fresh Beans

Work a coffee roaster and walk away with beans you roasted yourself

A 30-minute hands-on coffee roasting class in downtown Boquete where you roast a half-pound of premium local green beans on a Skywalker Roaster, learn to select your roast level, and package your fresh coffee to take home. The class runs in a covered outdoor gazebo with a dedicated instructor who guides you through each stage and answers questions. Minimum age is 16. Instruction is offered in English and Spanish.

The experience

The roaster sits in front of you in a covered gazebo in the center of Boquete. You work one-on-one with an experienced instructor who walks you through selecting your preferred roast level, then guides you through the roasting process itself. The whole arc (from raw green bean to finished roast) happens in about 30 minutes, which means you can fit this between other plans without reshaping your day.

You'll roast a half-pound of premium green coffee sourced locally in Boquete, learning the mechanics of the Skywalker Roaster as you go. The instructor stays with you to answer questions and make sure you hit the roast level you want. Once the beans are done, you package them yourself, so the coffee that leaves with you is the one you made.

This class works for travelers who want a souvenir that is also something they created, or who are curious about coffee but don't have time for a full farm tour. You leave with fresh, roasted beans ready to brew at your hotel or take home.

What’s included

• Premium green coffee beans sourced locally in Boquete.
• use of the Skywalker Roaster.
• one-on-one instruction from an experienced guide.
• packaging equipment so you can take your roasted beans home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day27 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Finca Casanga

Is this one for you?You roast the beans yourself with hands-on instruction, so this class suits anyone who wants to make something tangible and take it with them, rather than watch a demonstration. The 30-minute format fits into a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day in Boquete.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I do during the 30 minutes?

You work directly with the roaster, selecting your preferred roast level and roasting a half-pound of premium green beans while the instructor guides you through each stage. Once the roast is complete, you package the beans yourself to take home.

Do I need coffee experience to join this class?

No experience is required. The instructor walks you through the whole process from selecting beans to roasting and packaging, answering questions as you go.

Can I choose how dark I want my coffee roasted?

Yes. You learn the stages of roasting and select your preferred roast level before you start, so the final coffee matches what you want.

What do I get to take home?

You take home the half-pound of coffee you roasted, packaged and ready to brew or grind. The beans are fresh and made from premium local Boquete coffee.