For some people, coffee is something they cannot live without. That’s why certain coffee-producing countries like Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Brazil attract coffee connoisseurs every year. However, the tropical state of Hawaii has a growing coffee scene that coffee lovers should be eager to sample. Here are a couple of plantations that offer daily tours, and samples of their beans.
Kauai Coffee
On the garden island known as Kauai, Kauai Coffee has quickly become one of the top attractions for visitors to the island. You can take a tour of the plantation via an open-air bus for $25 and learn about the lifecycle of coffee beans, from tree to cup. There is also a complimentary walking tour, with free coffee samples served inside of the main office.
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
If you head over to the Big Island, you can sample some of the Kona grown coffees from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. Due to the fact that the island has two active volcanoes, the area in which these coffee beans are grown is one of the lushest in the world. That rich soil can be tasted in every cup. There are free tours every hour, and for an additional cost, you can take a tour of the coffee fields and the nearby lava tubes.