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.
Appointment-only, owner-led tours of coffee and vanilla cultivation processes.
A private, destination-style visit that is a 'major highlight' of a Big Island trip.
Visitors leave with 'several vanilla products, beans, and freshly roast coffee.'
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.
- Phone
- (707) 496-1942
- Website
- konaloha.com
- info@Konaloha.com
- Address
- 81-870 Makahiki Ln, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA
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.