A small, sustainable family farm in Honokaa where the focus is on the quality of the beans rather than the cafe experience. It's the perfect spot for those who who want to support a family-run operation practicing sustainable farming and take home a bag of high-quality, medium roast beans. If you're looking for a drop-in coffee shop with a menu of lattes and pastries, this isn't it—this is a working farm, not a cafe.
Vibe summary explicitly states it's for those who want to 'take home a bag' of beans.
Review [4] mentions enjoying 'visits to the plantation' and the 'friendly skilled staff'.
Focus is on 'quality of the beans' and 'sustainable farming' over the cafe experience.
It's a 'working farm, not a cafe,' making it a destination visit rather than a stop.
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Our story begins high on the verdant slopes of Mauna Kea in the district of Hamakua on the windward side of the Big Island of Hawaii where members of our family have lived since 1973. In 1998 we decided to start a coffee farm. Being on Mauna Kea (a dormant volcano) is an advantage because the cool air coming down the nearly 14,000-foot mountain at night helps to yield a premium coffee. Together with the rich volcanic soil and cool, misty conditions, the result is a very smooth, soft, and elegant taste. Our family farm is one of the largest certified organic coffee farms in Hawaii. Our fields are planted with an overstory of native Hawaiian Koa trees which provide shade, wind protection, and nitrogen for the soil. We have our own certified organic coffee mill and do everything ourselves from start to finish right here on the farm, paying close attention to every detail of the process along the way.
Certified organic family farm operating since 1998 on the Mauna Kea slopes.
Coffee is shade-grown beneath native Koa trees.
Farm also functions as habitat for endangered Hawaiian wildlife.
- Phone
- (808) 936-3188
- Address
- 453523 Kahana Dr, Honokaa, HI 96727
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Visiting Hawaiian Cloud Forest Coffee
Does Hawaiian Cloud Forest Coffee offer farm tours?
The farm is listed as a farm-tour destination, and the estate handles every step from growing to roasting on-site. Hours are not published, so contact them through hawaiiancloudforestcoffee.com before making the drive to Honokaa to confirm availability.
What roasts are available?
Hawaiian Cloud Forest Coffee offers Medium, Café, and Dark roasts, all grown, milled, and roasted entirely on the Mauna Kea estate. The beans are shade-grown under native Koa trees, which shapes their flavor profile.
Is the coffee certified organic?
Yes — Hawaiian Cloud Forest Coffee is described as one of Hawaii's largest certified organic coffee farms. Both the farm and their on-site mill hold organic certification, with no synthetic inputs used.
Can I subscribe to receive beans regularly?
Yes, they offer a Coffee Club subscription for recurring deliveries. They also ship directly for one-off orders; visit their website for current membership options and pricing.
What region does this coffee come from, and how does it differ from Kona?
The farm is in the Hāmākua district on Mauna Kea's slopes near Honokaa. Hāmākua coffee grows at higher elevation with a cooler, cloudier climate than the Kona belt, producing a distinct regional character.
What makes this farm stand out among Big Island coffee operations?
The farm has operated since 1998 and controls the entire chain — growing, hand-picking, certified organic milling, and on-farm roasting — without outside processing. They also actively maintain habitat for endangered Hawaiian wildlife on the property, which is uncommon among commercial operations.