Coffee Museum

The Coffee Museum in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, is a dedicated museum showcasing the history and cultivation of Araku coffee. Located in the Eastern Ghats hill station of Araku, it was developed by the Girijan Cooperative Corporation to promote tribal-grown organic coffee. The museum displays exhibits on coffee processing, tribal farming traditions, and the region's GI-tagged Araku coffee, making it a notable educational and cultural attraction for visitors to the valley.

Visitors can expect an indoor museum experience focused on the journey of coffee from plantation to cup. The museum features informative displays, photographs, dioramas and equipment illustrating coffee cultivation, harvesting and processing by local tribal farmers. There are sections on the history of Araku coffee, tribal lifestyle, and a tasting area and cafe where visitors can sample freshly brewed Araku coffee and purchase coffee products and souvenirs.

Araku coffee cultivation was introduced in the Eastern Ghats in the early 20th century and later developed extensively with support from the Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) and Coffee Board of India. The museum documents the transformation of coffee farming by local tribal communities into an organic, GI-tagged product recognized nationally and internationally.

The museum highlights the cultural connection between Araku's tribal communities and coffee cultivation, showcasing traditional farming knowledge, community livelihoods, and the role of GCC in empowering tribal farmers. It serves as a cultural interpretation centre for the region's agrarian heritage.