Kauai Coffee Company
Kauai Coffee Company is the largest coffee estate in Hawaii and the United States, nestled on Kauai’s sunny south shore. Visitors can enjoy free tastings of estate-grown coffee, take self-guided tours through scenic plantations, and learn about sustainable farming practices while shopping for local souvenirs and gourmet gifts.
Kauai Coffee Company
The Kauai Coffee Company is a great place to visit if you like coffee. It is located in Ele'ele on Kauai's south shore, right on Highway 540 (also known as Kauai's Coffee Highway), which makes for a convenient stop on your way to Waimea Canyon (or on your way back). This is the largest coffee grower in Hawaii, as well as in the entire United States, with over four million coffee trees grown on 3,100 acres.
At the visitor center you can sample their entire line of 100% estate-grown coffees. And best of all, the coffee tasting is free. There is a lanai with tables where you can sit down and enjoy the large variety of coffees, get a cookie from their snack bar and watch a short video that explains how they grow and harvest their coffee. Or you can take your cup of coffee and walk around the building to do a self-guided garden tour. It's about a one-mile (1.6 km) walk through a coffee field and along the way are signs that tell you more about how coffee is grown, the different varieties, harvesting, etc.
After your coffee tasting, you can visit their gift shop, where you can purchase coffee to take home with you, as well as other souvenir items, such as grinders, press pots, insulated mugs, island-style pancake mixes, T-shirts, baseball caps, sweatshirts and more.
Key Features of Kauai Coffee Company
- Largest coffee grower in the U.S.: Over 3,100 acres and 4 million coffee trees
- Free tastings: Sample a wide range of estate-grown coffee varieties, including flavored options
- Self-guided walking tour: One-mile trail through coffee fields with educational signage
- On-site gift shop: Buy freshly roasted coffee, mugs, shirts, pancake mixes, and more
- Environmentally conscious: World’s largest drip irrigation coffee estate with GMO-free beans
- Ocean views: Plantation overlooks Kauai’s southern coastline for a scenic experience
- Convenient location: Situated on Highway 540, perfect stop en route to Waimea Canyon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is coffee tasting really free at Kauai Coffee Company?
Yes, visitors can sample the entire range of estate-grown coffees at no charge at the tasting station.
Can I tour the coffee fields?
Yes, there’s a free self-guided walking tour through the coffee fields, complete with informative signs about the growing process.
What items are sold in the gift shop?
The shop offers freshly roasted coffee, brewing equipment, apparel, island-style food mixes, and local souvenirs.
Is the coffee grown sustainably?
Yes, Kauai Coffee Company uses drip irrigation and eco-friendly practices. All beans are non-GMO and estate-grown on-site.