Agrotourism
Coffee Making Workshop
From green bean to the cup, the Greek way
Overview
Coffee Making Workshop
The first thing I do in the morning is make myself a cup of coffee. So do 1.5 billion other people every single day! You may be one of us. How much do you actually know about the origins and the making of your morning fuel?
For Greeks, coffee is a very important part of life. It's where Greeks relax, connect, make decisions and feel like they belong — over a cup of coffee. In this hour with Michalis, Mirka, and Eleftheria, you'll see why.
You'll explore the origins of coffee, from the green bean to your cup, and learn how coffee became a huge part of Greek modern life. You'll start with green, unroasted beans, barely recognisable as coffee. You'll follow the roasting, watch the colour shift and the workshop fill with the kind of smell that makes people stop talking for a second. The beans are then ground by hand and brewed slowly in a briki, buried in hot sand — the way it's been done in Greek homes for generations.
You'll finish with a Greek coffee, a glass of tsipouro, and loukoumi — the way it's done in the monasteries of Halkidiki to this day. We'll tell you more about that tradition in person; it's better spoken than written down. There's a little gift from us too. Before you leave, you'll take home a small bag of the same coffee to remember us and relive Greece at home.
Highlights
Follow the complete process of coffee roasting, from green beans to the final cup
Discover where this bean travelled from before it reached Halkidiki
Understand why coffee in Greece is rarely just a drink
Drink it the traditional way — brewed in hot sand, with tsipouro and loukoumi
At a glance
Duration
Group size
Category
Languages
Price
25€ per guest
Pace
Seated, low physical effort.
Best seasons
Spring
Summer
Autumn
WinterDates & times
This experience has wrapped up its current run, and there are no upcoming dates for now. Here are a few others you can book.
What's included
Included
- Michalis and Mirka — the coffee producers
- The full bean-to-cup process
- Coffee, tsipouro, and loukoumi
- A coffee gift to take home
Not included
- Transfers
Good to know
Booking & weather
Dates are set with you directly. Outdoor portions may move or shorten in extreme weather — we will propose alternatives where we can. Cancellation terms are confirmed in email before you pay a deposit.
Accessibility & comfort
- Contains caffeine and alcohol (tsipouro) — let us know if either is a concern when you book.
- The space is a small family workshop with simple, intimate seating.
- The workshop sits inside a small shop of local and organic products — feel free to browse, taste, and buy before or after the experience.
Getting here
Meeting area
Kassandreia Village
A small shop of local and organic products in Kassandreia village.
The shop is in Kassandreia village. Transport is excluded, but get in touch and we can help you arrange it.
- By car from Thessaloniki
- By car, plan roughly 1–2 hours to many trailheads and villages depending on traffic and which peninsula you visit.
- Public transport
- Regional buses cover some routes; many rural meeting points are far easier with a rental car or taxi.
39.9800, 23.4200
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Meet your host
Eleftheria · Founder & local host
I grew up in Afytos, the village people call the prettiest in Halkidiki. I studied the coastline here for my thesis, interviewed the people who care for it, and learned that visitors were quietly hungry for the real thing. Konxa is how I offer it to them.
- Speaks
- Speaks Greek, English
- Local host
- Responds within a day
Frequently Asked Questions about this experience
7 questions
How long does Coffee Making Workshop last?
Coffee Making Workshop lasts Just over 1 hour. The pace is seated, low physical effort, so allow a little extra time on either side for travel to and from Kassandreia Village.
How much does Coffee Making Workshop cost?
Coffee Making Workshop costs 25€ per guest. The price includes michalis and mirka — the coffee producers, the full bean-to-cup process, coffee, tsipouro, and loukoumi and a coffee gift to take home. Not included: transfers.
How many people join Coffee Making Workshop?
Coffee Making Workshop runs as a small group of 5 to 12 guests. Small groups are deliberate — they keep the experience personal and keep pressure off the sites and producers we visit.
What time of year can I do Coffee Making Workshop?
Coffee Making Workshop runs year-round, across all four seasons. The regular schedule is saturdays at 15:00. Message us with your dates and we will confirm availability personally.
Where does Coffee Making Workshop take place?
Coffee Making Workshop takes place at Kassandreia Village, in Halkidiki, Greece. A small shop of local and organic products in Kassandreia village. By car, plan roughly 1–2 hours to many trailheads and villages depending on traffic and which peninsula you visit. Regional buses cover some routes; many rural meeting points are far easier with a rental car or taxi.
What language is Coffee Making Workshop guided in?
Coffee Making Workshop is guided in English and Greek. Tell us your preference when you enquire and we will match you with the right guide.
Is Coffee Making Workshop suitable for me?
Contains caffeine and alcohol (tsipouro) — let us know if either is a concern when you book. The space is a small family workshop with simple, intimate seating. The workshop sits inside a small shop of local and organic products — feel free to browse, taste, and buy before or after the experience. If you are unsure whether Coffee Making Workshop suits your group, write to us before booking — we would rather adjust the plan than have you struggle on the day.