Coffees of Hawaii

Frommer's Review

The defunct Del Monte pineapple town of Kualapuu is rising again -- only this time, coffee, not pineapple, is the catch. Located in the cool foothills, Coffees of Hawaii has planted coffee beans on 600 acres of former pineapple land. The plantation irrigates the plants with a high-tech, continuous water-and-fertilizer drip system. You can see it all on the self-guided walking tour or the guided Morning Espresso Tour. The less physically motivated or those up for an adventure should try the Mule-Drawn Wagon tour, great for a family. The 2-hour tour is lead by a guide and two mules (Moana and Leila or Lilo and Loke) through the coffee fields and around the reservoir. Those wanting more should try the afternoon hiking adventures, a 2 1/2-hour hike through the coffee fields to the top of Kualapuu Hill for a terrific view of Molokai. The Plantation Store sells arts and crafts from Molokai. Stop by the Espresso Bar for a Mocha Mama, an intoxicating blend of coffee, ice cream, and chocolate that will keep you going all day -- maybe even all night.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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