Kona Coffee Guide & Tasting Tours
World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.
The Beginning of Hula Daddy Coffee
Proprietors Lee and Karen Paterson purchased an 11-acre pasture in Kona, Hawaii in 2002 with the determination to create one of the ten best coffees in the world. After planting 7,000 coffee trees, their first crop had promise. When several accolades and positive reviews followed, they invested in a coffee expert and soil consultant which resulted in their Kona Sweet coffee labeled as one of the top six coffees in the world.
In 2008, Lee and Karen purchased an additional 20-acre parcel sloped along the Hualalai Volcano. The crops subsequently planted and harvested were hand-picked for their outstanding taste and variety awarding Hula Daddy Numerous Kona Coffee and Hawaii Coffee Cupping Competition wins. Implementing small batch roasting their coffee is guaranteed fresh roasted 100% Kona Coffee. They only sell coffee that they have grown, picked, processed, and roasted themselves. Additionally, Lee and Karen ensure that they use green farming techniques so that Hula Daddy coffee is an eco-friendly plantation.
Hula Daddy Tour Information
Recent winner of a variety of coffee competitions and awards, grab your travel buddy and go for a one hour tour of the Hula Daddy plantation and roasting room, offered Monday – Friday. Aside from a great cup of coffee, their genuine hospitality and friendly staff is a unique delight. In 2025 the tour runs $35 per person, well worth the price. *Pricing may change – please check current cost using the Book a Tour button below.
Location and Map
74-4944 Mamalahoa Highway
Holualoa, HI 96725
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