Ka'u Coffee Mill and Visitor Center

Ka'u Coffee Mill and Visitor Center Kaʻū Coffee Mill grows, roasts, and shares one of the rarest coffees on Earth from our farm in Pāhala, Hawaiʻi. Visit us or order online. 🌋☕️
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Award-winning, single-origin, 100% Hawaiian coffee — hand-harvested and roasted with care. Ka'ū Coffee Mill, founded by Edmund C. Olson, carries on a tradition of agriculture on the Big Island of Hawai'i, above the village of Pāhala in the District of Ka'ū. Producing award-winning coffee, the mill offers roasted coffee in a variety of roast profiles and processing types, green bean for home roaste

rs and cafes, as well as milling and roasting services for local farmers. Ka'ū Coffee is grown, hand-picked and milled on the slopes of Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth, rising more than 30,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean floor. This renowned Ka‘u Coffee region lies on the edge of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and near the Ka'ū Coast, the longest uninhabited shoreline in Hawai‘i. We invite you to visit our gift shop, try some free coffee samples, join one of our free tours (Mon-Fri at 11am and 1pm), and learn all about the fascinating world of coffee!

06/17/2026

Ka'ū Classroom is back — and this one answers a question we get all the time. 🎓☕

What is single origin coffee and why is single origin coffee considered higher quality than blends? It comes down to where it's grown. Kaʻū coffee comes from one farm, one region on the volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa — no blending, no masking, just pure flavor you can actually taste.

Watch Episode 6 and taste the story behind every sip. 🌋

The journey of our specialty coffee begins in our rich soil, moves through a patient hand-harvest, and is roasted in sma...
06/16/2026

The journey of our specialty coffee begins in our rich soil, moves through a patient hand-harvest, and is roasted in small batches with absolute precision.

But our responsibility to the land doesn't end when the cup is poured. The true climax of the Ka‘ū journey happens when our coffee cherry waste is returned directly back to the orchards as organic compost. This closed-loop system nurtures the next generation of trees, keeping our cultural heritage alive.

Taste the spirit of stewardship via kaucoffeemill.com (Use code KAUSOCIAL10 for 10% off). 🤙

True luxury is born where modern precision honors timeless heritage. At Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, roasting is a delicate balance...
06/10/2026

True luxury is born where modern precision honors timeless heritage. At Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, roasting is a delicate balance between sophisticated technology and human instinct.

While the machine provides flawless control, the soul of the flavor belongs entirely to the roaster. Guided by sight, sound, and a deep connection to our history, our roaster read the beans to bring out the smooth, complex character unique to our land. It is a meticulous craft dedicated to turning every harvest into an exceptional experience. ☕️✨

Discover the art behind your morning cup at kaucoffeemill.com (Use code KAUSOCIAL10 for 10% off). 🤙

The planet doesn’t negotiate—it calls for real action. At Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, we show our aloha ‘āina through active, fiel...
06/05/2026

The planet doesn’t negotiate—it calls for real action.

At Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, we show our aloha ‘āina through active, field-tested stewardship every single day. 🌱

We don't just grow coffee; we protect the ecosystem that allows it to thrive. Our entire production facility on the slopes of Mauna Loa is 100% hydro-powered, running directly on gravity-fed mountain water from our reservoir system. By turning our coffee cherry waste into nutrient-rich organic compost, we feed the volcanic soil that feeds our trees in a true closed-loop process.

This World Environment Day, look beyond the corporate promises. Choose a specialty coffee that respects the earth as much as the bean.

Taste sustainable excellence at kaucoffeemill.com.

06/03/2026

The doors are always open at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. We invite you to join us for a FREE farm tour to see exactly how our coffee is made from the tree to your cup.

You’ll get to walk through the orchards, see our wet and dry mills in action, and sample everything from our Washed and Semi-Washed to our signature Natural products.

No secrets. Just pride and the best coffee in the island. 🤙

📍 Visit us here in Pāhala, Ka‘ū District. Free Tours Daily!

Can't make it to the farm? Use code KAUSOCIAL10 for 10% off at kaucoffeemill.com.

05/30/2026

A legacy of excellence, grown at 2,700 feet.

The Ka‘ū District is Hawaiʻi’s rare 830-acre micro-climate, where high elevation (1,100–2,700 feet) cultivates a slow-maturing, dense Arabica bean.

This heritage yields a flavor unlike any other because of location, elevation, and the volcanic soil that are rich in minerals.

Discover the taste of Ka'ū: Use code KAUSOCIAL10 for 10% off at kaucoffeemill.com.

We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to host students from Kaʻū High School last week with a beautiful day in ...
05/27/2026

We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to host students from Kaʻū High School last week with a beautiful day in the field and lunch! The lunch menu featured chili and rice, chicken pasta caesar salad, cheesecake, brownies, and lychee!

In the quiet of our mountain slopes, we are reminded that true strength often blooms from the most difficult ground.The ...
05/25/2026

In the quiet of our mountain slopes, we are reminded that true strength often blooms from the most difficult ground.

The ʻōhiʻa lehua, the first to find life on the hardening lava, stands as a symbol of resilience and hope.

Today, we hold that same spirit of remembrance for those who gave everything. Their sacrifice is the soil in which our peace grows, and their legacy blooms in the stillness of our islands.

We remember them today, and every day. Me ka hōʻihi (With respect). 🌺🕊️

Address

96-2694 Wood Valley Road
Pahala, HI
96777

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18089280550

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