"I went back to do the ‘brew your best cup’ class and it was a really excellent experience. Reinforced a bunch of my existing practices, taught me a few new ones… highly recommend it to coffee lovers."
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Perfect for casual sippers and coffee obsessives alike, this small-group workshop at a historic Kona farm is all about elevating your daily cup. Learn the science behind what makes coffee sing—from grind size and water temp to aroma and body—while sampling four of the farm’s finest single-origin beans. You’ll get hands-on with both pour-over and French press methods, guided by passionate brewers who make the whole thing feel easy and welcoming. Plus, you’ll take home a personal brewing journal to keep the inspiration going.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 13 and up, group size limited to 6 guests.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
This activity is relaxed and the skill level is beginner-friendly.
WHAT TO BRING
Nothing required, but consider a light jacket in case it’s breezy.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 72 hours prior to the tour start time for a full refund.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
4.9★ from 2,300+ reviews on Google
Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm is widely praised for its welcoming atmosphere, stunning hillside views, and warm, knowledgeable hosts who make every visit feel personal. Many describe the farm tour and tasting as a highlight of their Kona stay — an authentic, laid-back way to experience Kona coffee culture from bean to brew. Guests often mention the small group size, friendly dogs, and relaxed pace that make it easy to linger and learn.
- One hour + Dive into the science behind brewing the best coffee in the world.
- Unlimited samples of four of our best coffees.
- Brew and taste in two different brewing styles.
- A complimentary personal brewing journal.
- No matter if you’re enjoying your first cup of Kona Coffee or are a long-time coffee connoisseur, we promise our friendly brew masters will help you learn to brew your best cup of coffee!
- Hone your taste buds with a guided cupping session. Compare coffees and brewing methods as you decode the language of aroma, acidity, body, and flavor with great specialty coffees.Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm is a family-run Kona estate where every bean is cared for from tree to cup, right on site. Folio chose them for their warm, down-to-earth spirit, small group sizes, and genuine commitment to sharing Kona’s coffee story — from bean to brew — with every guest.
The brewing workshop is hosted right on the farm at Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee, located at 78-1136 Bishop Road, Holualoa, HI 96725.
Guests check in at the farm’s main entrance—there’s a small café and gift shop where your guide will welcome you. Tours typically begin at the scheduled time (e.g., 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM), so arriving a few minutes early ensures a smooth start.Cancel 72 hours prior to the tour start time for a full refund.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
Brew School in Kona: A Hands-On Coffee Workshop
You don’t just drive to Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm—you climb toward it, winding up the slopes of Mauna Loa through lush green hills with the Kona coast glittering behind you. The air gets cooler, the landscape opens up, and suddenly you’re standing on a working coffee estate with rows of trees, the scent of roasted beans in the breeze, and a panoramic view that makes you pause before even thinking about caffeine.
The workshop starts slow and friendly. You’re welcomed into a small outdoor tasting space that feels more like someone’s lanai than a classroom. Before you even touch a filter or press, you’re sipping from a lineup of single-origin Kona coffees, each one freshly brewed and completely different from the last. A brew master walks you through what you’re tasting—not just strong or weak, but body, acidity, balance. You start hearing words like “chocolatey” or “citrus” and realizing: yeah, that’s actually there.
One hour here will ruin mediocre coffee for you—in the best possible way.
Then the hands-on part begins. You grind beans, measure water, time your pour. You master the French press: when to stir, when to steep, how not to overdo it. You move on to pour-over, where everything from the size of your spiral pour to the seconds on your timer affects the final taste. It’s nerdy in the best way—but also completely unpretentious. No one here is judging your technique; they’re just excited to show you how a few small changes can transform your morning ritual.
Throughout the session, the setting stays front and center. The workshop is surrounded by coffee trees, butterflies, birdsong, and the smell of sun-warmed earth. Between brews, you take in the view—ocean to one side, mountains to the other. It’s grounding, and a little magical. You leave with a fresh appreciation for what goes into each cup, a pocket-sized brewing journal for your next experiments, and the kind of mellow buzz that has nothing to do with caffeine.
