This is a full-sensory immersion into the Kona coffee ecosystem, featuring an ATV tour that takes you through diverse plantings of cacao, macadamias, and fruit trees. The coffee tasting is an elevated experience, pairing each roast with a specific food like a wine tasting. Go here if you want an educational, multi-hour journey that feels personal and authentic. If you're just looking for a quick cup of coffee or a drop-in visit without a scheduled tour, this isn't the fit for you.
Requires a 'drive to the top of the hill' and 2-3 hours for the full experience.
Offers ATV tours, educational walks and 'full immersion' into the coffee ecosystem.
Visitors frequently 'load up on bags of beans' after the tasting experience.
Elevated tastings pairing roasts with food, focusing on 'elevation and microclimates' and 'coffee profiles'.
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Phone
- (808) 322-6712
- Website
- buddhascup.com
- Address
- 78-1377 Bishop Rd, Holualoa, HI 96725, USA
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Visiting Buddha's Cup Kona Coffee and Tea Farm
What are Buddha's Cup's hours, and are they open on weekends?
Buddha's Cup is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays.
Do they offer farm tours, and what's included?
Yes, immersive farm tours and tastings are available at their visitor center in Holualoa. The experience takes you through diverse plantings including cacao, macadamias, and fruit trees, and the coffee tasting is structured to pair each roast with food—similar to a wine tasting. Check buddhascup.com for current scheduling and booking details.
What coffee varieties and origins does Buddha's Cup carry?
They grow 100% pure Hawaiian coffee on five single estates across the Kona and Hilo regions. Offerings include the floral Buddha's Cup, the UVB light-infused Imagine, Manny's Brew from their Hilo estate, and a coveted Peaberry—all Q Grader-approved.
Do they sell anything beyond coffee?
Yes—Buddha's Cup also offers artisanal teas, estate honey, and rum cakes from their Kona Gold Bakery, making it a worthwhile stop for more than just coffee.
What farming practices do they use?
Buddha's Cup farms biodynamically and sustainably across more than 80 acres, a practice they credit with allowing each bean to express the unique volcanic terroir of the Kona and Hilo regions.
Is this a drop-in stop or do I need to plan ahead?
This is best treated as a planned, multi-hour outing rather than a quick drop-in. The farm tour is the main draw, and arriving without a scheduled visit may limit what you can experience. Check their website to arrange a tour in advance.