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Maui Chocolate Coffee Tours

A private, interactive farm tour in Kula where you can pick coffee cherries from the tree and walk through the entire process of making chocolate and coffee from seed to bar.

Kula, Maui Google 4.7 (104 ratings)

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Visit / taste: Hours listed
Buy beans: Online shop
Farm visit: Book directbooking link
Coffee source: Origin not verified
Character: Boutique

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The verdict

Field notes

Upscale boutique Chill Tourists

A private, interactive farm tour in Kula where you can pick coffee cherries from the tree and walk through the entire process of making chocolate and coffee from seed to bar. It's a high-touch, personalized experience that's genuinely good for those who want a deep dive into agroforestry and a hands-on tasting ceremony. If you're looking for a quick, drop-in cafe visit or a budget-friendly stop, this isn't it—this is a curated, appointment-only farm visit with premium pricing.

KopeMaps, field notes

Where it is: upcountry in Kula
What's unique: interactive seed-to-bar process with coffee cherry picking and chocolate ceremonies

Plan the stop

What you can do here

Drink: Tour or tasting stop
Buy: Online shop
Tour: Book direct

Who it suits

Best for

Farm tour
Appointment-only, interactive farm tour where you can 'pick coffee cherries from the tree'.
Purposeful outing
High-touch, premium-priced experience that is 'worth the drive, time, and money'.
Specialty coffee
Attracts 'nerds' and coffee roasters who appreciate the 'science' and 'processing of coffee'.
Date spot
Private, personalized tours described as 'exceptional' for honeymooners and couples.

Receipt

The facts

Size: Smallsmall private farm
Setting: Standalone
Wi-Fi: No
Outdoor seating: Yes
Pets welcome: Yes
Kid-friendly: Yes

In their words

The story

We at Kupa’a farms are passionate about growing, providing and enjoying delicious organic produce that is abundant in nutrition and flavor. Soil is the heart of all agricultural operations. We do our best to keep our soil alive and healthy and work hard to limit the amount of erosion through the use of regenerative agricultural techniques. Since 2003, owners Gerry Ross & Janet Simpson have been malama ka ‘aina (caring for the land). With Gerry’s PhD in Earth Science & thirst for knowledge, he has been amending and transforming dirt devoid of life into healthy, microbial-diverse soil thanks to his home-made compost & compost tea. Janet, with her knowledge of coffee, has helped make Kupa’a Farms a State-wide award winning coffee producer.

Stewards: Janet Simpson & Gerry Ross
Since: 2003
Certified: Organic

116 photos

Photos

A ridged orange-red cacao pod lies on a pile of broken brown cacao pieces.

A round Kupa'a Farms Organic sign stands above a Parking sign with a right arrow, beside dry leaves and rocks.

Two hands hold a split yellow cacao pod over dried cocoa beans in a burlap-lined wooden bowl.

Painted tray of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and nibs beside a labeled burlap sack and wooden whisk.

Fenced rocky hillside overlooks a dry plain, distant mountains, and the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Coffee tree branches hold clusters of green cherries among glossy leaves, above dry leaf litter and grass.

Pink picnic table and log rail under a large tree, overlooking dry slopes, a coastal plain, and the ocean.

A ridged reddish-purple cacao pod hangs from a tree branch over a leaf-covered orchard floor.

A standing person gestures to seated listeners at tables with a basket, a mill, and cups in an open shed.

A metal grinder extrudes brown crumbs onto a tray beside a powder jar, a stone mortar, and bowls outdoors.

A person sorts reddish-brown beans by hand on an outdoor mesh screen, with pale beans at the sides.

A black cow walks past a brown calf in a grassy pen while a turkey fans its tail.

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Common questions

Visiting Maui Chocolate Coffee Tours

What days and times are tours available at Maui Chocolate Coffee Tours?

Tours run on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The farm is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Do I need to book in advance, or can I drop in?

This is a private, guided farm experience rather than a walk-in café, so booking ahead is essential. Check mauichocolatecoffeetours.com to check availability and reserve your spot.

What does the tour include?

The approximately two-hour private guided tour covers the full cacao and coffee journey at Kupaʻa Organic Farm, including hands-on activities like cacao pod cracking, a look at the coffee roasting process, and tastings of locally grown Maui coffee and rare Hawaiian chocolate varieties.

Does the tour cover coffee only, or chocolate as well?

Both — the experience explores the complete journey from cacao pod to chocolate bar and from coffee seed to cup, and includes a global chocolate tasting that always features rare Hawaiian-grown cacao.

Is the farm dog-friendly?

Yes, the farm is pet-friendly, and outdoor seating is available on the property.

Where exactly is the farm located?

Kupaʻa Organic Farm sits at 1886 Naalae Rd in Kula, in Maui's cool Upcountry region on the slopes of Haleakalā.

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