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Wooden building with a metal roof, white lower walls, windows, and an entry ramp under a cloudy sky.
A coffee tree with clusters of green and red cherries among dense glossy leaves.
A person in a straw hat and gloves picks coffee cherries into a white bucket; another face shows among the trees.
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Coffee Farm

Aloha Star 100% Kona Coffee Farms

A multi-generational family estate in the heart of the Kona Coffee Belt that excels at the personal touch—think handwritten postcards with orders and specialty-grade honey-processed beans.

Captain Cook, Big Island Google 5.0 (4 ratings)

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Visit / taste
Hours listed
Buy beans
Whole bean + groundships direct
Farm visit
No listed tour
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

A multi-generational family estate in the heart of the Kona Coffee Belt that excels at the personal touch—think handwritten postcards with orders and specialty-grade honey-processed beans. It's the perfect spot for those seeking a genuine, small-scale farm experience where the owners are genuinely welcoming, even when they're in the middle of harvest. If you're looking for a polished, high-volume tasting room with a full cafe menu, this is a more intimate, working farm visit that may not fit your day.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
heart of the Kona Coffee Belt
What's unique
specialty-grade honey-processed beans and handwritten postcards

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Confirm tasting access
Buy
Whole bean + ground
Tour
No listed tour

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Bean shopping

    Reviews mention ordering packages of Geisha and honey-processed beans to take home.

  2. Specialty coffee

    Focus on 'specialty-grade honey-processed beans' and 'clean taste with pleasant acidity'.

  3. Farm tour

    Vibe summary describes it as a 'genuine, small-scale farm experience' in the Kona Coffee Belt.

  4. Purposeful outing

    A 'hidden-gem' farm visit that is a destination-feeling experience rather than a quick stop.

Receipt

The facts

Size
intimate, working farm visit
Setting
Standalone

In their words

The story

We are an award-winning, family-owned Kona coffee farm in Hawaii’s South Kona District, carefully and sustainably crafting estate-grown specialty 100% Kona coffee, since 2013. From seed to cup, we hand-pick, sun-dry, small-batch mill, and artisan-roast every bean on our farm for unmatched quality, freshness, and authentic 100% Kona Coffee flavor, shipped farm-direct to you.

Since
2013
Varietals
Arabica, Kona Gesha, Geisha, Kona Typica, Red Bourbon, SL34
Certified
100% Kona

75 photos

Photos

A coffee tree with clusters of green and red cherries among dense glossy leaves.
A person in a straw hat and gloves picks coffee cherries into a white bucket; another face shows among the trees.
Rows of wooden drying beds filled with brown coffee sit under a peaked corrugated roof on timber posts.
Black Aloha Star Kona coffee bags circle a bowl of red cherries, leaves, white flowers, and loose beans.
A person in a blue cap reaches into coffee trees full of green and red cherries beside a white container.
Wooden building with a metal roof, white lower walls, windows, and an entry ramp under a cloudy sky.
Rows of young leafy plants in black pots fill a shaded nursery, with a hose across the ground.
Rain falls on a covered patio with black metal chairs and a table beside a white wall with sun ornaments and a wagon wheel.
Wooden building with exterior stairs and palm trees, a no-smoking sign on a column, and ocean beyond.
Coffee trees covered in white flower clusters grow beside a dirt path strewn with dry leaves.
Rows of potted pineapple plants with red and green leaves stand on wet concrete, with tropical trees behind.
White exterior wall with a tiled village mural above a turquoise wagon-wheel table and potted plants.

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Common questions

Visiting Aloha Star 100% Kona Coffee Farms

What are Aloha Star's hours?

Aloha Star is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Plan your visit for a weekday morning, as the window is short.

What coffee processing methods does Aloha Star use?

They offer three processing methods: classic Washed Kona, their best-selling Honey process, and a Dry/Natural method known for intense, fruity flavor profiles. All are specialty-grade and roasted in small batches on-site.

Does Aloha Star ship beans to the mainland?

Yes, Aloha Star ships directly to the US mainland. Current bean options and ordering details are available at alohastarcoffee.com.

Has Aloha Star won any awards?

Yes — they received a 2023 Good Food Award and have won multiple People's Choice awards at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. These recognize their commitment to specialty-grade, small-batch roasting.

Can I visit the farm in person?

Aloha Star is a working farm in Honomalino Acres, South Kona, with limited weekday-morning hours (9 AM–12 PM). It's a purposeful visit rather than a casual drop-in — check their website or call ahead to confirm access before making the drive.

What makes Aloha Star different from other Kona coffee farms?

The farm manages every step from seedling to shipment on their own South Kona estate, using eco-friendly practices and multiple processing styles — including Honey and Dry/Natural — that many farms don't offer. All coffee is 100% estate-grown rather than blended with purchased cherries.

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