Thinking of signing up for a Kona coffee roasting tour in Kona? 

Kona coffee is renowned for its aroma and taste. Understanding how and why coffee is qualified and what elements make it more refined helps us appreciate the nuances that make Kona Coffee truly one of the best in the world. 

Kona coffee farm tours are not only a unique thing to do in Kona, but a wonderful way to enhance your knowledge of one the world’s most delicious delights (in our humble opinion). 

Coffee growing tours in Kona, coffee brewing tours in Kona, and coffee roasting tours in Kona all are interesting hands-on experiences to grow your knowledge and appreciation for both Hawaii and coffee in a way that will extend far beyond your time on vacation.

What is Kona Coffee?

“Kona Coffee” refers to coffee cultivated and grown on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa, two mountains on the island of Hawaii you’re sure not to miss. In order to be classified as Kona coffee, coffee has to be grown in these Kona districts. The environment on these mountain slopes makes for perfect and unique growing conditions with mineral-rich porous volcanic soil, beautiful sunny weather, misty rain falls, and mild temperate nights.

Why Go on Coffee Farm Tours in Kona?

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). 

Coffee farms throughout the island usually allow tours of some kind. Hala Tree Coffee provides different options for farm tours including a free Kona coffee farm tour, a coffee roasting tour in Kona, and a coffee brewing tour in Kona. 

These tours allow you to get up close and personal with the entire coffee process, from the growing stage to (our favorite part) the drinking stage and everything in between.

What Makes Coffee Roasting Tours in Kona so Special?

Out of the many processes that take place before coffee ends up poured into your cup, roasting is probably the most elusive. This is because it is a complex process involving a careful application of heat to the raw beans. The heat transforms the makeup of the green coffee (things like sugars, acids and proteins) into different aromas that end up impacting the taste of each coffee batch. The roasting process brings out aromas like malts, nuts, berries, and even chocolate. 

The roasting process is truly one of the most important (and impressive) steps of the coffee process! That's why Coffee roasting tours in Kona can help you learn and appreciate the many steps and complexities of this process, ensuring you never take that first flavorful sip for granted!

Book Coffee Roasting Tour in Kona

Hala Tree's $20 one hour tour 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. You can easily book ahead of time online right Here!