In St. Petersburg on Robespierre, 14, is the country's first museum of coffee. The museum was opened recently - in November 2008.

Creating a museum of coffee, the organizers have set a goal: the most conducive to the further development of coffee culture, both in St. Petersburg and in Russia. Therefore, in the presentation of the museum exhibition, visitors can learn about the history of coffee, the ancient legends associated with it, variants coffee roasting and its benefits, the production and culture of drinking this beverage. Also here will tell you how, when and where coffee has appeared in our country, how and where it engaged in growing, harvesting, preparation and consumption.

The museum has an exhibition hall, showroom, tasting room and the "coffee terrace."

The museum coffeepots and coffeemakers XVIII and XIX centuries, the packaging of instant coffee a different period of time. Very interesting copy coffeemakers composer Ludwig van Beethoven, a passionate lover of coffee. He was engaged in the preparation of the drink and did not allow anyone to do that. When cooking coffee maestro used exactly 64 grains, using a very peculiar coffee machine, and drink on the day of a huge number of cups, according to some information, about 50. All the exhibits in the museum are allowed to take in hand, to consider and take pictures.

The museum hosts "Show-tasting", during which there is the preparation of coffee in different ways. Highly professional barista is not just show how to make filter coffee, coffee in the coffee machine "Mocha" or French-press, but also talk about the taste differences between the original and one drink from another. Also, all participants of the "show-tasting" have the opportunity to become acquainted with how prepared coffee in the Turk - Cezve as is known worldwide for cappuccino and latte are true masterpieces of art - the process of drawing on cappuccino foam. In addition, visitors can participate in the traditional guesswork to try and elite varieties of coffee, for example, «Jamaica Blue Mountain» and «Kopi Luwak». During the tasting, you can get acquainted with videos of coffee, buy it elite varieties and museum souvenirs: coffee cups, fridge magnets, notepads, etc.

The museum works "Coffee Terrace". Here, in pleasant surroundings, enjoying the music, you can enjoy quality coffee, wonderful desserts, fresh juices, hot pastries, ice cream and cheese, etc. In addition, there are a "School barista", which provided training on the preparation of coffee for professional coffee machine and other traditional methods. There is also share the secrets of the creation of the signature beverage.

In the nearest plans of the St. Petersburg Museum of coffee is to carry out all sorts of city events, workshops and educational programs.