Big island Coffee tours are truly a unique thing to do in Kona. Coffee farms are scattered throughout the island, and most allow tours of some kind. (Hala Tree Coffee provides either a free farm tour, with samples of course, or tours to either roast or brew your own batches which you can Book Here) These tours allow you to get up close and personal with the entire coffee process, from the growing stage (who knew the beans grew on trees) to (our favorite part) the drinking stage. Different types of Big Island Coffee Tours highlight different processes of the coffee farms, and are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge about coffee overall.

Big Island Coffee Tour: Farm Tour

Book this free one hour Big Island Coffee tour that leads you through Hala Tree’s extensive farm, while you learn about the process of growing, roasting, and brewing Kona coffee. During this personalized and informational farm tour you will learn firsthand how Kona coffee is grown and be able to see coffee blooms or green or red coffee cherries depending on the season. This tour ends with a sampling of Hala Tree’s farm-grown coffees! Book Here!

Big Island Coffee Tour: Brewing Tour

Book this $50 one hour tour that will change how you think about your morning cup of coffee! You will be able to brew your own Kona coffee three ways, learning the flavor complexities of pour-over, french press, and espresso from the resident brew-master. Return home with a whole new appreciation for the coffee growing, roasting, and especially brewing process! And don’t worry, there’s plenty of tasting opportunity throughout this tour as well! Book Here!

Big Island Coffee Tour: Roasting Tour

Book this $50 one hour tour that delves deeper into Hala Tree’s process by getting you up close and personal with their roaster! On this tour you’ll learn how the roasting process and the coffee beans affect the flavor-profile of your morning brew and be able to do two roasts yourself along with tasting the various roasts. This tour really helps you appreciate the nuances of this particular step in the coffee making process. Book Here!

Big Island Coffee Tour: Tasting Tour

So, to be honest ALL of these Big Island coffee tours are tasting tours. They don’t lead you through all that farming, roasting, or brewing and leave you thirsty afterwards! The tours offer coffee samples and are extremely informative on the different types of coffee and the coffee growing process. But let’s say you don’t have time or aren’t interested in the touring part and want to skip straight towards the tasting (there’s no shame in that!). One of the best ways to provide yourself a tasting tour is to head to the Hala Tree Coffee Farm. Instead of taking a tour stop by their gift shop where you can enjoy a variety of coffees and have any questions answered for you by the knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff!

So what are you waiting for? Book a Big Island Coffee Farm tour while you’re visiting and gain knowledge and experience of the coffee growing and making process while sampling some truly delicious and world-famous coffee!