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Red pickup with a wooden bed painted jamesbean.us and 8083394893, parked by a house and fruit trees.
Glossy red coffee cherries and a few green ones cluster on a branch in a sunny green grove.
Red, green, and yellow coffee cherries cluster among large green leaves on woody branches.
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Coffee Farm

James Bean Coffee Co

This is a one-man operation where you get a deeply personal, owner-led tour of the process from cherry to cup.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island Google 5.0 (23 ratings)

Buy beansShips direct
Visit / taste
Hours listed
Buy beans
Whole beanships direct
Farm visit
No listed tour
Coffee source
Origin not verified
Character
Hidden gem
DirectionsOfficial website

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Chill Locals + tourists

This is a one-man operation where you get a deeply personal, owner-led tour of the process from cherry to cup. It's genuinely good for those who want to an immersive, artisan experience where the passion of the farmer himself is the main draw. If you're looking for a polished tasting room, a quick drop-in cafe visit, or a high-volume commercial operation, this is a different kind of visit entirely.
KopeMaps, field notes
What's unique
deeply personal, owner-led tour from cherry to cup

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Confirm tasting access
Buy
Whole bean
Tour
No listed tour

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm tour

    Owner-led tours from 'cherry to cup' are the central focus of every review.

  2. Purposeful outing

    A 'hidden-gem' destination that requires calling ahead to coordinate a visit.

  3. Specialty coffee

    Attracts 'lifelong coffee lovers' and those wanting an 'artisan experience' over corporate farming.

  4. Bean shopping

    Multiple reviews mention buying bags of coffee to take home or order online.

Receipt

The facts

Size
Smallone-man operation
Pets welcome
Yes
Kid-friendly
Yes

In their words

The story

At James Bean Coffee we grow 100% Kona coffee. Our coffee is hand picked, sun-dried and roasted with great care.

Certified
100% Kona

22 photos

Photos

Glossy red coffee cherries and a few green ones cluster on a branch in a sunny green grove.
Red, green, and yellow coffee cherries cluster among large green leaves on woody branches.
Young trees in rows fill a grassy slope above a dark rock wall, with the ocean and a distant coast behind them.
A rainbow arcs over sunlit trees, dense green shrubs, and a dirt path under dark clouds.
A branch holds clusters of green coffee cherries, small white flowers, and glossy wavy leaves.
Clusters of red, orange, yellow, and green coffee cherries cover pale branches above dry, rocky soil.
Tall palms and dense tropical plants frame a blue ocean under a clear sky.
A person examines coffee cherries and pale beans held over a mesh drying screen under a shelter.
A person in a wide-brim hat reaches into a coffee plant full of red cherries by a bamboo rail.
Green and yellow-green coffee cherries cluster on pale branches in a leafy farm.
A green knobby fruit with many small circular eyes grows among large glossy leaves.
A person in a hat points while standing beside a large black tub on a wooden stand among buckets and trees.

Common questions

Visiting James Bean Coffee Co

Do I need an appointment to visit James Bean Coffee Co?

Yes, farm tours and tastings at James Bean Coffee are by appointment, so reach out before visiting rather than dropping in. Check their website at jamesbean.us for contact details.

Does James Bean Coffee offer farm tours?

Yes, James Bean Coffee welcomes visitors for owner-led farm tours by appointment. The tours provide an intimate look at the journey from cherry to cup on their 2-acre orchard on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai in the Kona Coffee Belt.

Can I pick my own coffee at James Bean Coffee?

Yes, James Bean Coffee offers a pick-your-own coffee experience for visitors. This hands-on option is one of the things that sets this small farm apart from most other Kona coffee stops.

What are the hours at James Bean Coffee Co?

James Bean Coffee is open daily from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Since tours are by appointment, confirm your visit time directly with them before arriving.

Does James Bean Coffee sell whole beans, and can they ship to the mainland?

Yes, James Bean Coffee sells whole-bean 100% Kona coffee and ships directly, so you can order their beans online even if you cannot visit the farm in person.

Is James Bean Coffee grown organically?

Yes, James Bean Coffee grows their 100% Kona coffee organically on their 2-acre orchard in Kailua-Kona. The operation has been family-owned and run by James himself since 2012.

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