Buddha's Cup Coffee

Blu Room Session

Deluxe Tasting

The Deluxe Tasting takes place at Buddha's Cup Coffee on Bishop Road in Holualoa on the Big Island. Each coffee is paired with a farm-to-table bite made from locally grown ingredients. The format follows a structure similar to a guided wine tasting, with time given to the story behind each farm and the growing and roasting philosophy that informs the selections. Guests come away with an understanding of Kona coffee cultivation and what distinguishes each farm's output. The experience suits anyone with a genuine interest in specialty coffee and how it moves from farm to cup. Before attending, note that food pairings may contain common allergens including dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. Anyone with food allergies should let staff know before the tasting begins.

Manny's Walking Tour

Manny's Walking Tour takes place at Buddha's Cup Coffee, a working coffee and tea farm in Holualoa on the Big Island. The farm's owner leads the tour in person, walking guests through the property and sharing the estate's history, the details of coffee and tea cultivation, and the story of how the farm integrates with the local ecosystem. Guests also discover the variety of plants that flourish on the property. Depending on the season and weather conditions, the tour may include fruit picking, a blue gro-UVB light infusion process, and wet and dry milling demonstrations. A guide accompanies the group throughout, and the difficulty level is rated easy. No tasting is included in the experience. Guests meet at the farm's address on Bishop Road in Holualoa. Covered walking shoes and comfortable clothing are strongly recommended, and a lightweight rain jacket is a good idea to bring along. Tours are subject to weather conditions, so it is worth keeping that in mind when planning. No tasting is included with this tour.

Deluxe Tour

The Deluxe Tour at Buddha's Cup Coffee takes guests through the coffee-growing process at the farm on Bishop Road in Holualoa on the Big Island. Most of the tour is conducted aboard Polaris ATVs, though some walking is involved, so sturdy shoes are a good idea. A tour guide explains the science behind coffee flavors and traces how the fruit of the coffee plant becomes the finished drink that shaped a global culture. A tasting is included. The tour is rated easy and suits a wide range of guests. Because the farm is outdoors and weather can shift, bringing a rain jacket is recommended. Guests with food allergies should be aware that tastings may involve or come into contact with common allergens, including dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat. Contacting Buddha's Cup Coffee ahead of time with any allergy concerns is a practical step before arriving.

Express Tour

The Express Tour at Buddha's Cup Coffee takes guests through several Kona farms by Polaris ATV, moving from the ancient Ohia forests of Buddha's Cup to the cacao cove of Kona Gold. The ride is off-road and fast-paced, with a guide on hand to teach about coffee along the way. The tour meets at the Bishop Road address in Holualoa, and hotel pickup is not available, so guests need to arrange their own transportation to the meeting point. The activity is weather dependent, meaning conditions on the day can affect whether it goes ahead. Guests should bring a rain jacket for light showers and sturdy shoes. Anyone with food allergies should know that food on the property may contain common allergens including dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts and peanuts. No-shows are charged the full amount.

VIP Owner Guided Tour

The VIP Owner Guided Tour takes place at Buddha's Cup Coffee farm in Holualoa on the Big Island, where guests meet at the farm and explore the property aboard Polaris ATVs. Along the way, visitors pick fruit, spend time with the animals, and learn how a biodynamic coffee farm operates from the people who run it day to day. The experience covers the Blu Gro system, the wet and dry milling process, and a roasting component, though the specific activities shift with the season and weather conditions. A tasting is included. Hotel pickup is not available, so guests drive to the meeting address on Bishop Road in Holualoa. Guests with food allergies should note that tastings may involve dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, or peanuts.