A quiet, small-scale Kona operation that is genuinely good for those who want to high-quality coffee without the crowds of the larger estates. It's a great choice for those who prefer to order online and have their beans shipped directly to their home. If you're looking for a polished, high-traffic tasting room with a full cafe menu, this is a likely mismatch for your day.
Vibe summary notes they are a 'great choice for those who prefer to order online' and ship.
Characterized as a 'hidden-gem' and 'empty' with a 'quiet, small-scale' atmosphere.
Located in Holualoa, a destination-style farm operation that avoids the 'crowds of larger estates'.
Absolutely! Kona Coffee® is a division of Absolute Palate®, LLC, established in 2015 with two purchased coffee farms in the iconic Kona Coffee Belt on the Big Island of Hawaii. The company is owned by its Founders, Drs. Bruce E. and Cynthia A. Maryanoff, who have had a long-standing passion for exceptional coffees. As a boutique producer, we have a special interest in premium, single-estate 100% Kona coffee. The company grows, processes, roasts, and sells high-quality, single-estate 100% Kona coffee, with a focus on artisanal, premium brands to satisfy the interests of coffee connoisseurs. Our coffee fruit (cherry) comes from Cynthiana Farm in South Kona and Honalo Farm in North Kona. The trees are dry-farmed (i.e., not mechanically irrigated) with meticulous care. We have state-of-the-art coffee processing and roasting facilities at Honalo Farm, our corporate headquarters, and offer brands that represent the flavor profiles of specific-origin terroirs. We exclusively custom-roast in small batches on demand (i.e., not ahead of orders) with a fluidized-bed air roaster.
- Phone
- (808) 322-0652
- Website
- absolutelykona.com
- Address
- 78-7007 Mana Opelu Ln, Holualoa, HI 96725, USA
Visiting Honalo Farm
Is Absolutely! Kona Coffee 100% Kona?
Yes, Absolutely! Kona Coffee® produces only single-estate 100% Kona coffee from two farms in the Kona Coffee Belt—Cynthiana and Honalo—both situated at approximately 1,700 feet elevation.
Can I order beans online and have them shipped?
Yes, they ship directly to customers. Both their Private Reserve and Special Selection roasts are available through their website at absolutelykona.com.
What roasts do they offer?
They produce a Private Reserve from each of their two farms, expressing the individual terroir of Cynthiana or Honalo, plus a Special Selection that blends beans from both farms for balanced flavor. Roasting is done in small batches on demand using a fluidized-bed air roaster.
How is the coffee harvested and processed?
Ripe cherries are hand-harvested and processed the same day, then carefully sun-dried before aging. Small-batch roasting is done on demand, keeping the supply fresh.
Who founded Absolutely! Kona Coffee and what is their background?
The farm was established in 2015 by Drs. Bruce and Cynthia Maryanoff, both Ph.D. organic chemists who developed a passion for Hawaiian coffee beginning in 1985. Their scientific background informs a meticulous approach to every step of production.
Do they offer farm tours or on-site tastings?
Honalo Farm is a small boutique operation focused on direct sales rather than a high-traffic tasting room. Check their website at absolutelykona.com or call ahead to ask about any visit options.