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    Erica P.

    My family and I enjoyed the tour. Vikram (owner) was very knowledgeable and was very accommodating to schedule a private tour for us the same morning I called - although he typically would want at least a day notice. The plantation was very hidden. It was a short drive straight up a rural road from Mamalahoa highway. There were no signs for the plantation. However, Vikram told us to call once we got off the highway if we had trouble finding the place. We did not need to call again since Google Maps is pretty accurate to the location of the plantation. A note on that: there is not really an "address", so we just searched Pele Plantations on Google Maps and it routed us there. Vikram showed us the trees and explained their organic certification to us. He explained the lifecycle of the coffee trees and the harvesting process - which is very labor intensive since it must happen by hand! He also showed us the coffee bean drying area, the processing area, and the roasting area. We then got a sample of coffee and pictures by the scenic overlook of the Kona coastline. It all seemed like a very small and "homeowner hobby" operation. However, the place supplies high quality and organic coffee to the White House, Four Seasons, Hard Rock Vegas, and several celebrities (including a member of Aerosmith). Pele Plantation also supplies coffee to members of its online coffee club. Coffee is roasted as orders are placed to guarantee freshness. We bought 4 pounds at $40 each. Very pricey but it is not your typical coffee - Vikram explained that adding loads of sugar and cream to it would not allow a full appreciation of the taste. Apparently, Vikram has taken over the plantation from the previous owners a little over a year ago. This is really not a commercial tourist destination, so don't expect an experience like that. However, my family really enjoyed seeing this humble operation that makes coffee for some important people/places. It felt like finding a hidden gem. It also seemed like Vikram's personal work and passion as well as his business. I recommend coming here with a smaller group. Call at least a day ahead to schedule a tour. We came in early August - Vikram said that is the perfect time to visit since they are harvesting the coffee berries right now.

    Jacob C.

    My wife, Angela and I visited Pele Plantations when vacationing on the Big Island in late April of 2018. I knew I wanted to tour a Kona Coffee plantation, but we had no idea how blessed and impressed we would be by the hospitality of Melanie and Vikram, the owners. Vikram gave us a comprehensive tour of the estate but also went into great detail about the planting process, coffee cultivation, and roasting dynamics. He also gave us an eye-opening explanation about the requirements of being Certified Organic, and then the additional steps that Pele takes (the Japanese way), above and beyond what's required, in order to produce a bean that is recognized among the best in the world. There was science, there was spirituality, there was friendship between complete strangers! At the end of the tour, we were treated to several cups of the fruit of their labor. Excellent. They gave us great local advice on things to do and places to see for the rest of our stay on Hawaii. But looking back, this unexpected expedition was the big hit of the Big Island! Highly recommend contacting for a tour, if you visit Kona. I know if we go back, there is no question; we would (will) return to Pele Plantations. PS...the coffee is worth every penny. We're out of our stash that we brought back from our trip, but we'll be making a bulk order in time for the holidays!

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    Tim H.

    This was a very nice place to stop on our trip to Hawaii. Melanie, one of the owners, is very wonderful. Tours are by appointment only. It's a family farm and it's very generous of them to invite people to their home to see all the work that goes into farming organic coffee. The views are amazing and the coffee smells wonderful. I think the best part was sitting on the back porch with Melanie enjoying a cup of coffee and having a conversation. I wish them the best and I would recommend a stop here if you have the time.

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    This place is CLOSED! Owners apparently moved to Seattle. Was a little place in a strip mall, not a coffee farm.

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    4.7(329 reviews)
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    My husband and I spent 6 days on the Big Island for our honeymoon and we knew we wanted to embrace…read morethe culture and explore the Kona coffee country. As coffee lovers, Heavenly Hawaiian constantly came up in my research and I'm glad we toured for ourselves. The grounds itself are absolutely gorgeous and that view from the hill onto the ocean is unreal! I can't for the life of me remember our tour guides name but she was such a joy and extremely knowledgeable. Learning about the different coffee variants that are grown such as Kona typica, Progeny 502, and the "boujee girl" Geisha was awesome to learn about and see for ourselves. Did I mention endless coffee sampling? Such a relaxing atmosphere to sip all the coffee you want and enjoy that view. And the cutest cats on the property were such a delight mingling with the guests. All staff members were so helpful and they even treated us with a goodie bag of freshly picked fruits from the farm and a bag of peaberry bites (my new favorite) all as a thank you for paying a visit on our honeymoon! Was not expecting that all but such a sweet gesture! I would highly recommend Heavenly Hawaiian farms to anyone if you're on the Big Island or in the Kona area. Absolutely worth the trip up the hill and to feel the aloha from the staff and grounds.

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