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Rows of coffee trees beside a farm road, with a rainbow over misty hills and houses.
Rows of leafy climbing vines on wire fences line a dirt path beneath a large tree.
Clusters of green coffee cherries grow on woody stems among glossy dark green leaves.
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Coffee Farm

Konaloha Coffee Company

A private, appointment-only farm experience in Captain Cook where you can get a deep dive into both coffee and vanilla cultivation.

Captain Cook, Big Island Google 5.0 (6 ratings)

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The verdict

Field notes

Hidden gem Usually empty Tourists

A private, appointment-only farm experience in Captain Cook where you can get a deep dive into both coffee and vanilla cultivation. It's genuinely good for those who want an intimate, owner-led tour of the production process and a chance to sample rare vanilla products alongside their Kona coffee. If you're looking for a drop-in cafe with a seating area or a retail storefront, this isn't it—this is a working farm that requires a phone call to visit.
KopeMaps, field notes
Where it is
appointment-only in Captain Cook
What's unique
intimate owner-led tours featuring both coffee and vanilla cultivation

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink
Confirm tasting access
Buy
Online shop
Tour
No listed tour

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm tour

    Appointment-only, owner-led tours of coffee and vanilla cultivation processes.

  2. Purposeful outing

    A private, destination-style visit that is a 'major highlight' of a Big Island trip.

  3. Bean shopping

    Visitors leave with 'several vanilla products, beans, and freshly roast coffee.'

Receipt

The facts

Size
private working farm
Setting
Standalone
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor seating
No
Kid-friendly
Yes

In their words

The story

Konaloha Coffee Company was started in October 2009 when we ( John & Ruth Koontz) purchased an established 5 acre farm on the Big Island as our "next steps in life" adventure. Konaloha coffee is handpicked, sun dried and processed by traditional Hawaiian farming methods. We offer a small farm quality product utilizing sustainable farming principals without the use of pesticides.

Stewards
John & Ruth Koontz
Since
2009
Certified
100% Kona

8 photos

Photos

Rows of coffee trees beside a farm road, with a rainbow over misty hills and houses.
Rows of leafy climbing vines on wire fences line a dirt path beneath a large tree.
Clusters of green coffee cherries grow on woody stems among glossy dark green leaves.
Young coffee plants in black nursery pots and trays outdoors beside a building.
Clusters of long green vanilla pods hang from a vine among large leaves.
A person bends over stacked burlap sacks printed with coffee plants inside a metal container.
Low sun over a grassy hillside, framed by a dark covered porch, with trees and a utility pole.
Coffee branches hold clusters of green, yellow-green, and deep red cherries among glossy leaves.

Common questions

Visiting Konaloha Coffee Company

Can I just drop in to visit Konaloha Coffee Co.?

No — Konaloha is a working farm and visits are by appointment only. Call ahead or contact them through konaloha.com before planning a trip to Captain Cook.

Is Konaloha coffee certified 100% Kona?

Yes, their coffee carries the Kona Coffee Council's 100% Seal of Approval, guaranteeing it is unblended and grown entirely within the Kona Coffee Belt.

Do they use pesticides or chemicals on the farm?

No, Konaloha uses sustainable, pesticide-free practices. Cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed using the wet method with sun-drying.

What roast profile does Konaloha typically offer?

They typically roast to a medium profile to preserve the delicate flavor, rich aroma, and lower acidity characteristic of their Kona coffee. Beans are generally roasted to order.

Do they sell anything besides coffee?

Yes, Konaloha also produces premium Hawaiian vanilla, the result of five years of dedicated cultivation and meticulous curing on the farm.

Can Konaloha ship beans to the mainland?

Yes, they ship direct. Check konaloha.com for current bean availability and ordering options.

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