Visiting the Big Island of Hawaii usually means sun, surf and volcanoes — but for coffee lovers, their stay wouldn’t be complete without a Kona coffee farm tour.
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Hawaiian coffee has a rich history of coffee production, though it is a relative newcomer to the coffee industry. Mark Twain said Kona coffee has a richer flavor than any other.
Samuel Reverend Ruggles introduced it in 1828 from arabica cuttings he brought from Brazil. Coffee grows very efficiently in Kona on both large and small plantations.
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There’s nothing like visiting Kona coffee farms if you’re looking for a complete coffee experience when you visit Hawaii. Unless you’ve flown direct to Kona, you’ll probably have to take an interisland flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. The Kona International Airport is located outside the town at Keahole Point. If you’re in Hilo, you can drive to Kona, but it takes about two and half hours (one way) to get there on the old scenic roads.
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