Visit the Kaua’i Coffee Company in Hawaii

One of the things I absolutely love about a Hawaiian vacation is the ability to take in the amazing history of the islands. Whether learning about pre-colonial life, the height of King Kamehameha, or how the islands found the balance of embracing being American and the amazing native culture, it all helps tell the story of an amazing place and amazing people.

Part of this rich history the production of sugar cane, pineapple, cocoa, and coffee which were grown and harvested on large estates and plantations on all of the islands. Over time, many of the smaller estates have closed or have been combined into the estates we find today. Several of the old sugar cane plantations have transitioned into coffee plantations.

One such coffee plantation I love to visit is the Kaua’i Coffee Company in Kalaheo, Kaua’i. The largest producer of coffee in the United States, Kaua’i Coffee has 4 million trees growing on a 3,100 acre plantation overlooking the ocean.

While visiting, you can take a guided walking tour where you’ll learn about Hawaiian history, the coffee grown on the estate, as well as the different varieties of coffee grown, and the process from blossom through harvesting and roasting the beans. 

After your tour you can stop in the Visitor Center to taste all of the varieties of 100% Hawaiian grown coffees while you sit on the verandah or in the gardens and overlook the Pacific! 

Want to see more Hawaiian excursions similar to this? Check out our review of the Dole Plantation on Oahu.