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Kona Coffee & Tea storefront with a 100% Kona sign, front stairs, palm trees, and a KFC sign at the right.
Woven basket of green patterned bags, glass tumblers with straws, plants, and mugs on shop shelves, people standing nearby.
Cream storefront signed Kona Coffee & Tea and 100% Kona, with covered entry stairs and sponsor banners.
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Coffee Farm · Tours

Kona Coffee & Tea

A high-energy spot in Kailua-Kona that's genuinely good for those who want a full-spectrum experience: a private farm tour, a rich Kona Bullet coffee, and a gift shop full of local soaps and pottery.

Kailua-Kona, Big Island Google 4.6 (1,567 ratings)

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The verdict

Field notes

Worth the line Bustling Locals + tourists

A high-energy spot in Kailua-Kona that's genuinely good for those who want a full-spectrum experience: a private farm tour, a rich Kona Bullet coffee, and a gift shop full of local soaps and pottery. The espresso is strong and the outdoor patio is a great place to soak in the ocean views. If you're looking for a quiet, slow-paced morning or a perfectly sifted matcha, this isn't the fit for you today.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
attached to a working coffee farm
What's unique
private farm tours and the Kona Bullet coffee
When to go
roasting days for the smell

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Tour or tasting stop
Buy
Whole bean + ground
Tour
Book direct

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Purposeful outing

    Combines farm tours, a gift shop, and ocean-view patio for a destination-style visit.

  2. Farm tour

    Multiple reviews highlight the 'private tour of the farm' and educational aspects.

  3. Bean shopping

    Vibe summary mentions a gift shop full of local goods and coffee beans.

  4. Insta moment

    Tourists enjoy the 'outdoor terrace' with ocean views and 'cute' selections of souvenirs.

Receipt

The facts

Size
large outdoor terrace with ocean views
Outdoor seating
Yes
Pets welcome
Yes
Good for groups
Yes

In their words

The story

Kona Coffee & Tea is family-owned-and-operated by the Bolton family. It was started in 1998 by Jan and Dan Bolton with the planting of 20 acres of Kona coffee on a former cattle ranch called Waiono (delicious waters) Meadows, located on the Kona Coffee Belt, in Holualoa. Today those first 20 acres have grown to over 300 acres. Single Estate means our 100% Kona Coffee comes exclusively from our farm. We are hands on and in full control from seed to final roast. Kona Coffee & Tea has the complete infrastructure in place to grow, harvest, process and roast 100% Kona Coffee while maintaining our highest quality and consistency standards.

Stewards
Jan and Dan Bolton
Since
1998
Certified
100% Kona

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Photos

Kona Coffee & Tea storefront with a 100% Kona sign, front stairs, palm trees, and a KFC sign at the right.
Woven basket of green patterned bags, glass tumblers with straws, plants, and mugs on shop shelves, people standing nearby.
Cream storefront signed Kona Coffee & Tea and 100% Kona, with covered entry stairs and sponsor banners.
Two clear glasses of a light brown iced drink sit on a wooden table against a plain wall.
Two milky coffees with foam art and three baked items rest on square plates on a round mosaic table, with orange-clad legs at the edge.
Storefront sign reads Kona Coffee & Tea and 100% Kona, with an open door and people outside.
A hand holds a dark cup of coffee with white foam art; a second cup sits on a saucer on a wooden table.
Shop interior with a wood counter, packaged coffee bags, menu screens, hanging plants, and people at the counter.
Cafe interior with a service counter, two menu screens, seating, and staff at work.
A lidded plastic cup of a pale drink with dark brown streaks sits on a wood table.
Two clear cups of iced drinks with straws sit on a wood table on a covered patio above a street.
Coffee cherries from green through red hang among leaves on a woody plant in a green farm.

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Common questions

Visiting Kona Coffee & Tea

Does Kona Coffee & Tea offer farm tours?

Yes, Kona Coffee & Tea offers farm tours so visitors can see the full farm-to-cup process firsthand. Tour details and booking information are available on their website at konacoffeeandtea.com.

What are the hours at Kona Coffee & Tea in Kailua-Kona?

The Kailua-Kona café is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including weekends.

What coffee is Kona Coffee & Tea known for?

Kona Coffee & Tea is known for their 100% Kona single-estate coffee from the Waiono Meadows farm on the slopes of Hualalai, including their sought-after Peaberry. Their small-batch roasting and sustainable agroforestry practices have produced award-winning results.

Does Kona Coffee & Tea sell beans, and can they ship to the mainland?

Yes, Kona Coffee & Tea sells both whole-bean and ground coffee and ships directly to the mainland through their online store.

Is there outdoor seating at Kona Coffee & Tea?

Yes, Kona Coffee & Tea has outdoor seating at their Kailua-Kona café, which is a popular spot for enjoying a cup after a farm tour or while exploring the area.

What sets Kona Coffee & Tea apart from other Kona coffee stops?

Kona Coffee & Tea is a single-estate, farm-to-cup operation where the Bolton family has overseen every step of production since 1998—from growing on Hualalai's slopes to roasting in small batches on-site. Visitors can tour the farm, taste the coffee, and browse a gift shop stocked with local goods like soaps and pottery.

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