In 2017 I got married! My husband Mark and I went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. While most people visit Honolulu, Maui, or even the Kona Coast, we went off the beaten path to Hilo, on the big island of Hawaii. I am so glad we did. The Hilo side of the island is not the most touristy part of Hawaii and that suited us fine. We stayed at a gay men's resort a few miles outside of Hilo, and was fairly close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.Between the park and Hilo is Hilo Coffee Mill. Located in Mountain View, HI, the fine folks here sell some of the best coffee I have had - ever - PERIOD. They work with local farmers to cultivate and sell their coffees, and the result is simply amazing.
We bought various coffees on our trip, but what we really loved was their Kona coffee. Kona coffee is known for being very rich tasting and pretty expensive. Let me focus on the taste for a moment. This is a full bodied, rich tasting coffee. It is a medium roast, and I tasted a slightly sweet nutty flavor, but not an overpowering flavor.
As for the cost, their Kona costs $47.95. You know what? It's 100% worth the price. If you ever have wanted to splurge on coffee, this is the one I would recommend. They have other Hawaiian coffees which are also excellent and less pricey, but if you want a great Kona, pony up the money and get this.
Hilo Coffee Mill is part farm/part cafe/part roasting facility. They offer tours, lots of smiles, and make you wish you lived closer so you could visit more often.
I can't say enough great things about the coffee from here. I promise you will love it.
www.hilocoffeemill.com
Charlie
