Coffee and Nuts
Kona-grown coffee is some of the best in the world, and some of the coffee farms and processors welcome visitors for a look and a taste. You'll find macadamia nuts growing on the Big Island as well. The well-known Mauna Loa Co. in Hilo would love to educate you on the subject of the macadamia.
Kona Le‘a Plantation: Free tour and tasting weekdays from 8 A.M.–4 P.M. Located a 10-minute drive from Kailua-Kona. www.konalea.com
Ueshima Coffee Co.: Offers tours of their Holualoa estate and roasting facilities. Free tours of the estate are offered daily from 10 A.M. to noon. www.ucc-hawaii.com
Kona Mountain Coffee: Contact them for a private tour. www.konamountaincoffee.com
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor's Center: Learn all about these tasty nuts and how they're processed. Open 7 days a week from 8:30 A.M.–5:30 P.M. 1-888-628-6556
FAST FACT
In the coffee industry, some providers will label a product as having its origin from one place or another even though only a fraction of the mixture comes from there. When buying Kona coffee, read the label to make sure it says 100-percent Kona to be sure that you're getting the real thing!
