Stone Coffee Experience
Overview
One of the traditions, part of our intangible heritage that you can still try in Gjirokaster is the Stone Coffee! You can participate in the whole process of making this coffee, from roasting it on the fire, grinding it on a coffee stone and tasting it on mahogany. Firstly the fire is lit with oak wood and the kebab is filled with coffee beans. After this it will be pressed on a stone which is extracted from the limestone rocks found on the Çullo’s stream located in Gjirokaster.It is said that the coffee is pressed 800 times on the stone. After this, the coffee is boiled in a copper pot on the fire.
This unique experience is accompanied by a glass of Raki and also a dessert such as Gliko very typical in these areas. Become part of this tradition and enjoy a coffee the way they did it more than 200 years ago!
This unique experience is accompanied by a glass of Raki and also a dessert such as Gliko very typical in these areas. Become part of this tradition and enjoy a coffee the way they did it more than 200 years ago!
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Gjirokastra Bazaar
What to expect
Visit: Gjirokastra Bazaar, Old town, Gjirokaster Albania
One of the traditions, part of our intangible heritage that you can still try in Gjirokaster is the Stone Coffee! You can participate in the whole process of making this coffee, from roasting it on the fire, grinding it on a coffee stone and tasting it on mahogany. Firstly the fire is lit with oak wood and the kebab is filled with coffee beans. After this it will be pressed on a stone which is extracted from the limestone rocks found on the Çullo’s stream located in Gjirokaster.It is said that the coffee is pressed 800 times on the stone. After this, the coffee is boiled in a copper pot on the fire.
This unique experience is accompanied by a glass of Raki and also a dessert such as Gliko very typical in these areas. Become part of this tradition and enjoy a coffee the way they did it more than 200 years ago!
One of the traditions, part of our intangible heritage that you can still try in Gjirokaster is the Stone Coffee! You can participate in the whole process of making this coffee, from roasting it on the fire, grinding it on a coffee stone and tasting it on mahogany. Firstly the fire is lit with oak wood and the kebab is filled with coffee beans. After this it will be pressed on a stone which is extracted from the limestone rocks found on the Çullo’s stream located in Gjirokaster.It is said that the coffee is pressed 800 times on the stone. After this, the coffee is boiled in a copper pot on the fire.
This unique experience is accompanied by a glass of Raki and also a dessert such as Gliko very typical in these areas. Become part of this tradition and enjoy a coffee the way they did it more than 200 years ago!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2023
Es más para dar sus productos a conocer/vender que otra cosa. No lo recomendaría, para mí es una pérdida de tiempo.
Es más para dar sus productos a conocer/vender que otra cosa. No lo recomendaría, para mí es una pérdida de tiempo.