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The Golden Mountain Coffee Museum – a sanctuary for coffee aficionados and those who want to learn more about the history of this famous beverage.
“Many people drink coffee, but how many truly understand it, know where it comes from, or even its production process? That's why I want to share with everyone the story behind each coffee bean.” – Mr. Kim explained the reason for opening his museum.
The space of this coffee museum is spacious and elegant, adorned with walls hung with artistic black and white photos, depicting the entire coffee production process from bean to cup.
Visitors to this coffee museum will have the opportunity to learn about the process of coffee beans being planted, selected, harvested, and then put into brewing machines to create different flavored cups of coffee.
Have you ever wondered how a French vacuum pot works or how to brew a traditional Turkish coffee? The answers can be found here. Screens display methods of classification, grading, and coffee roasting techniques. Additionally, there are charts of components as well as information about the benefits of drinking coffee.
Notably, the museum boasts a section showcasing Kim Jong Yoon's coffee filter collection. “I've gathered them from various places around the world. Being a coffee lover, wherever I go, I always bring back coffee filters,” Mr. Kim proudly displays his unique collection.
Visitors to the Golden Mountain Coffee Museum not only explore the history of coffee but also have the opportunity to enjoy coffee of various types. In addition to locally grown coffee beans, the museum also imports coffee beans from other countries, including some Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Because they are roasted and brewed on-site, each cup of coffee has a delightful aroma.
When asked about the best coffee, Mr. Kim immediately answered that it is the “elephant dung” coffee imported from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. It is known that this type of coffee is made from coffee beans that elephants eat, digest, and then return to the natural environment. It has a very unique flavor and is not cheap. Each cup costs about $10.
The Golden Mountain Coffee Museum is situated at the forefront of Charming Tourist City, Siem Reap. Opening hours: daily from 8:00 - 22:00.
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Source: Travel guide Mytour
TravelExpert.comAugust 16, 2013
