Araku Coffee Museum
| Place | Araku Valley |
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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2006 |
| Museum Type | Specialized (Agriculture and Heritage Museum) |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Araku - Visakhapatnam Rd, Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh 531149 |
| Visiting Time | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Sunday) |
| Entry Fee | Children: ₹10 Adult: ₹20 |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2006 by the sons of Prakash Rao, a pioneer who set up the first Araku coffee shop in 1954, this museum is dedicated to the history and cultivation of Arabica coffee in the Eastern Ghats. It highlights the "Seed-to-Cup" journey and the region's unique contribution to global specialty coffee.
General Collections
The museum houses 3D dioramas and tableaus made of fiber and cement depicting the discovery of coffee in Ethiopia and its arrival in India. It includes murals illustrating tribal labor, coffee processing machinery, and a variety of brewing equipment.
Unique Historical Collections
The "Sampoorna Coffee Gallery", which contains detailed murals and life-size models documenting the tribal history of coffee farming in Araku since its introduction by British civil servant N.S. Brodie in 1898.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/cfi7XPvYUeU?si=Z4Khzchdv41gn9IB |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum also serves as a training hub for local tribal youth, employing and training them as baristas and chocolatiers as part of a sustainable livelihood initiative. |
| Artifacts | Vintage coffee pulping machines, traditional coffee roasting pans, 60 varieties of local coffee beans, and a collection of handmade coffee-infused chocolates. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
Contact: +91 9553537666 +91 89362 49800 |
| Email ID | info@arakuresorts.in |