Drink Coffee & Visit Its History
Experience hosted by Isabelle
- 90 mins
- Hosted in English
What you'll do
In this wonderfully caffeinated experience, follow me through London's history of coffee while we enjoy a tasting experience in London's finest coffee shops.
How was coffee first introduced into the city? Why did people like it? Why was it so controversial? Are there similarities between the 17th century coffeehouses and the ones that dominate our high streets today?
This will be a great experience for both international and local explorers with a love for the drink.
Other things to note
Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking around a heavily concreted area of London.
How was coffee first introduced into the city? Why did people like it? Why was it so controversial? Are there similarities between the 17th century coffeehouses and the ones that dominate our high streets today?
This will be a great experience for both international and local explorers with a love for the drink.
Other things to note
Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking around a heavily concreted area of London.
In this wonderfully caffeinated experience, follow me through London's history of coffee while we enjoy a tasting experience in London's finest coffee shops.
How was coffee first introduced into the city? Why did people like it? Why was it so controversial? Are there similarities between the 17th century coffeehouses and the ones that dominate our high streets today?
This will be a great experience for both international an…
How was coffee first introduced into the city? Why did people like it? Why was it so controversial? Are there similarities between the 17th century coffeehouses and the ones that dominate our high streets today?
This will be a great experience for both international an…
What's included
- DrinksI'll provide coffee and I'll make sure the shop we visit caters for those w...
- 13 Reviews
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Ever since I first had the froth off the top of my Gran's cappuccino, I've loved everything about coffee, culturally and its flavour.
Working as a barista from the age of 16 before moving to London to study History at university, my passion for coffee continued to grow and I just couldn't get enough of it!
I soon realised I just had to pursue coffee as my full-time career, and after writing a dissertation on the history of coffeehouses in Britain, I graduated and now write a leading blog about coffee culture.
Working as a barista from the age of 16 before moving to London to study History at university, my passion for coffee continued to grow and I just couldn't get enough of it!
I soon realised I just had to pursue coffee as my full-time career, and after writing a dissertation on the history of coffeehouses in Britain, I graduated and now write a leading blog about coffee culture.
Where you'll be
We'll start with a whistle-stop tour around the 'City of London', the financial hub of the Capital. We'll go to see the first ever coffeehouse in London, tucked down a side street.
After this we'll grab a ten minute tube over to the West End, and tucking into a couple of coffees in two of the most popular speciality coffee shops.
After this we'll grab a ten minute tube over to the West End, and tucking into a couple of coffees in two of the most popular speciality coffee shops.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 16 and up can attend, up to 3 guests in total.
All participants must wear a protective face covering and practise social distancing.
What to bring
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 7 days before the Experience start time for a full refund, or within 24 hours of booking as long as the booking is made more than 48 hours before the start time.