Hawaiian Coffee Plantation introduces the best time for Kona Coffee Farm trip to explore coffee factories

100% pure Kona coffee is a rare commodity grown only in North Kona and South Kona. The Hualalai volcano on the slopes of Kona has high altitude, continuous clouds and fertile volcanic soil to create an ideal environment for harvesting this unique Hawaiian coffee bean.

Kona has hundreds of coffee farms, from the art town of Holualoa to Kealakekua, many of which offer tours to the public. Visit the thriving coffee garden to learn about the detailed harvest process. Then explore the coffee factory to see how coffee beans are processed. Some of the farms you can visit include Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, Greenwell Farms, Hula Daddy Coffee, Hilo Coffee Mill (on the side of Hilo), and so on. The Kona Coffee Culture Festival, held in the historic village of Kailua-Kona in November, is a must for coffee lovers.

Once upon a time, coffee was grown in every part of the Hawaiian island. Today, picky growers are reviving this rich tradition. Award-winning boutique farms can be found in Kau, Puna and Hilo. So sip a cup of freshly brewed coffee for yourself, experience the rich aroma and delicacy that make 100% Kona coffee so valued, and then taste a cup from each region to see which subtle variety suits you best.

The sunny Kona area covers almost 2/3 of the western side of the island of Hawaii-from Anaehoomalu Bay, south of Waikloa Beach Resort, to Kau Park. Along this vast area, you will find everything from coffee farms to Hawaiian historic landmarks.

Now Kona Coffee has started to travel, and you can take a trip to Kona Coffee Farm online.

There are now more than 650 coffee farms of all sizes, gathered on the scenic roads of ±20 miles on the slopes of Hua Lalai and Mauna Loa. Many of these farms offer tours to the public.

During these trips, you are usually taken around the plantation to watch the coffee grown in the fields. Then you will go through the process (drying, processing and roasting) from growing coffee beans to a cup of coffee. Many trips end with (free) coffee tasting, very close to the showroom or visitor center, where you can buy local coffee.

The average coffee trip lasts about 30 minutes, usually on foot (but only a little walk). Although the details vary from farm to farm. Most trips start on the farm, which means you have to drive there yourself. Some tours need to be arranged in advance to ensure that someone will show you around, and that many tours are free.

Usually when coffee trees are in February or March, they will produce many beautiful, small and fragrant flowers.

When the flowers begin to pollinate, they fall off and the small green berries begin to grow at the base. These berries usually begin to appear on the plants in April, and they remain green until they are red, ripe and ready for harvest. Because the berries turn red and look like cherries, they are called coffee cherries.

Here is a simple list of coffee farms suitable for you to visit.

Kona coffee Living History farm

It is the only coffee farm in the country with a history of life. Their farm is open to you to explore, but you have to pay an admission fee. Please visit their website for more information.

Rooster farms

It has been a certified organic Kona coffee farm for more than 30 years, making it the oldest certified farm. They also won the 2016 Kona Coffee Culture Festival cupping contest. Quite impressive! The trip to the farm is free and an appointment is required. The tour lasts between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, including free tasting. Please refer to their website for more contact information.

Kuaiwi farm

Grow coffee and cocoa and offer wonderful farm tours. Plan a two-hour visit at a cost of $15 per adult. Travel needs to be arranged. More information can be found on the website.

Sunshower farms

Private coffee tours are available, including deep cup testing (special tasting) and baking courses, where guests can bake their own coffee and take it home. Travel services are available 7 days a week, but need to be arranged in advance. Twenty-five dollars per taste. Please visit their website for more information.

Heavenly Hawaiian

Free tours are organized from 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. The trip is "from farm to cup" and finally tasted on the balcony. Please visit their website for more information.

Mountain Thunder

Organize free and VIP tours. No reservation is required, leaving every hour, 7 days a week. There are more details on their website.

Buddha's Cup

Winner of the 2010 Kona Coffee Cup Test Competition, third place in 2014. Their farm offers free Kona coffee tasting and sightseeing, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays and 10:00 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, please see their website.

Hala Tree Coffee

Organize an one-hour free tour from Monday to Friday to visit certified organic Kona coffee and tea gardens overlooking the beautiful southern coast of Kona. Please refer to their website for more information.

Ueshima coffee (UCC)

If you need to make a reservation to visit their manor, you can do it on their website.

Holualoa Kona Coffee plantation

Self-service tours are available from 8: 00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. On their Kona Le'a plantation. Please visit their website for more information.

Hula Daddy

Open from 10:00 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Visits to orchards and bakeries are free. More information on the website.

Greenwell farm

Organize free tours throughout the day. Please visit their website for more information.

Kona Joe

Open all day from 8: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. Free self-service tours and paid tour guides. More information on the website.

Ka subscription u coffee mill (in Ka'u)

Ka'u Coffee Mill: organize your own orchard for free ~ 30-minute tours three times a day. Learn more on their website.

Long Ears coffee company (in Hilo)

A trip that the organization needs to arrange in advance. Please refer to their website for more information.

Hilo coffee mill (in Hilo)

A trip to the farm and mill that needs to be arranged. Please refer to their website for more information.