A tiny, owner-operated farm in Pahala where you can stock up on rare peaberry beans and have a long, personal chat with Lisa. It's genuinely good for those who want a small-batch, grower-led experience and the kind of coffee that keeps people coming back for years. If you're looking for a polished tasting room with strict 9am-to-5pm business hours, this isn't it—this is a working farm that runs on island time, so call ahead to make sure they're open.
Customers stock up on rare peaberry beans and order directly from the grower.
Focus on small-batch, grower-led quality and specific roast profiles like peaberry.
Visitors 'pinned this place' as a destination to stock up on Big Island coffee.
Owner-led experience where guests walk through the plantation to reach the shop.
When you take a sip of our coffee, be assured you are enjoying 100% Hawaiian Ka’u coffee. Every single bag of our gourmet Ka’u coffee is grown, hand-picked and produced at our family farms on the gentle slopes of Mauna Loa in the lush, green Ka’u region of Hawaii’s Big Island – not far from the world-famous Kona coffee farms. Our deep knowledge, unique process, high-end beans and fresh roasts ensure a consistently high quality coffee with smooth, rich flavor and intoxicating aroma in every cup.
- Phone
- (808) 937-1106
- Website
- kaucoffee.com
- kaucoffee@gmail.com
- Address
- 96-2556 Mamalahoa Hwy, Pahala, HI 96777, USA
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Visiting Moaʻula Kaʻu Cloud Rest Coffee
Are there set hours, and should I call ahead before visiting?
No fixed hours are listed for Moaʻula Kaʻu Cloud Rest Coffee, as it operates as a working farm in Pahala on the Big Island. Calling ahead before your visit is strongly recommended to confirm they're available to receive guests.
Can visitors see the farm?
Visitors are welcomed to 'talk story' at the Dacalio family's John Bull farm and shop, where you can hear about the farming operation directly from the family. It's an informal, owner-led experience rather than a ticketed tour with a fixed schedule.
What makes Ka'u coffee different from Kona coffee?
Ka'u coffee is grown in the southern Ka'u district of the Big Island, a region with volcanic soil and high elevation that produces a distinct flavor profile from the more widely known Kona region. The Dacalio family has farmed their Arabica beans here for over two decades, so the offering reflects deep knowledge of that specific terroir.
Can I buy beans and have them shipped to the mainland?
Beans are available directly at the farm and at the Volcano Village Farmers Market. For shipping options, check kaucoffee.com.
What is their water-wash process and why does it matter?
The family uses a multi-stage water wash process on their hand-picked Arabica beans, which they say produces an exceptionally smooth, rich cup without bitterness. This careful processing is a key part of what distinguishes their coffee from less meticulously handled Hawaiian beans.
Do they grow peaberry coffee?
Yes, rare peaberry beans are among the offerings available at the farm. Peaberry is a naturally occurring coffee mutation where the cherry produces a single round bean instead of two flat-sided beans, and it's considered a specialty find by many coffee enthusiasts.