If you’re looking to get more up close and personal with coffee and the coffee growing process, check out a Kona Coffee farm tour the next time you’re on island. Coffee farm 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). These farm 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 and end up being the best coffee tasting in Kona!

Best Coffee Tasting in Kona - Farm Tours

Coffee farm tours give you the opportunity to find out exactly why Kona Coffee is world famous while you stock up on your home and gift supply (we always buy extra for birthdays and holidays). Hala Tree offers a few different types of tours, each with samples. These tours are considered a way to have the best coffee tasting in Kona.

Kona Coffee Farm Tours 

Book this free one hour tour that leads you through Hala Tree’s extensive farm, while you learn about the process of growing, roasting, and brewing Kona coffee. During their 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. They end this tour with a sampling of their farm-grown coffees! Book here.

Book Kona Coffee Roasting Tour 

Book this $20 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. Book here.

Book Kona Coffee Brewing Tour 

Book this $20 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! Book here.

Best Coffee Tasting in Kona - Farm Shops

No time for a tour? Or just interested in skipping straight to the coffee drinking (hey, there’s no shame in that!) and we have good news! You can still do the best coffee tasting in Kona. Most farms have shops or stores on their property. Stop by and spend as much (or as little) time going through the many different brews and flavor profiles. Hala Tree coffee offers a huge array of samples so you can find your favorite and stock up (might as well join the coffee subscription service while you’re at it). Even if you don’t decide to hop on a tour, the Hala Tree family loves talking about coffee and is always happy to answer any questions about the coffee growing process or the differences between coffee varieties.