Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation

Good experience of coffee Tour and coffee Testing...

Really enjoyed our visit here. Super friendly people. Interesting visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Awesome learning about coffee and the processing. Great tour minimal hiking to an amazing observation deck in the jungle. Has a great gift shop also.

I was ready to purchase $100-200 worth of coffee beans, but the lady at the cashier paid zero attention to me for the whole ten minutes, was preoccupied with counting cash and coins

Fun experience. Coffee tour is free and describes the farming, cultivation, market and sale of Kona coffee. The mill itself was not impressive, but I found the presenters and staff to be true masters of their craft, with a high degree of knowledge. They were all extremely friendly and inviting.

There is complimentary coffee that you can taste before and after the tour. Options include the light roast American, French, Vienna and my favorite, the Black & Tan (mix of the American and French). The only costs are the self-guided nature walk and of course any purchases from the gift shop. The tour was honestly quite short and modest, but I would do it again to support the business, and it’s only $10. I also had a bunch of samples, so I was rather eager to just “go.” I could fairly see others concluding otherwise.

Without a doubt, this is one of the best kept secrets on the Big Island! What started as a quick visit to purchase some coffee turned into an hours long visit, learning about coffee (free tour was excellent!) and the short nature trail hike is very much worth a visit.
What really sets this place apart is the elevation and being in the only cloud forest in the USA. You will notice a defined temperature drop from the coastline and being immersed in a tropical forest is another experience altogether.
Lastly, the coffee. Which is why my family and I went in the first place. The coffee is good! Having a deeper understanding of how they grow and process it added to the experience, and we walked away with more than a few bags of different roasts. I can definitely recommend a visit to Mountain Thunder Coffee.

Beautiful place to stop for a few hours - educational, relaxing, and great coffee!

Fun tour and knowledgeable tour guides. Delicious coffee! Definitely try the chocolate covered peaberry coffee beans.

This place was amazing! Such a beautiful hidden gem in the mountains. Beautiful self-guided tour, informative guides, and great coffee. We bought multiple bags of the Black & Tan blend. Highly Recommended!

We visited last week while on vacation. It was nice to experience a bit of home (cool and drizzly like Oregon). The tour was enlightening, and the nature walk was very enjoyable. The path is steep, so watch your step!

Beautiful!!!

On a warm, rainy Thursday afternoon, we decided to explore Mountain Thunder Coffee—and what a hidden gem! Tucked up in the mountains, it was noticeably cooler than down by the coast, creating a refreshing and peaceful escape. The moment we arrived, we were welcomed with a tasting station offering four delicious coffee samples. The hosts were warm, inviting, and incredibly knowledgeable.

Even with the rain, they had us covered—literally—with free umbrellas and $2 ponchos available in the gift shop. Our short walking tour was informative and fun, as our guide walked us through the process of making coffee from start to finish. We especially enjoyed seeing the roasting shed. And the best part? The tour was completely free.

We didn’t get to explore the full coffee grounds due to the downpour, but there's clearly more to discover next time. There's a cozy lunch area, clean bathrooms, and a gift shop filled with great coffee and collectables. Between the misty jungle atmosphere, the cooler mountain air, and the genuine hospitality, it felt like a Jurassic Park adventure—in the best way possible.

We’ll definitely be back. Mountain Thunder Coffee is a must-visit—great coffee, friendly staff, and a one-of-a-kind mountain experience. 5 out of 5! ☕🌿

Wow! We absolutely loved this coffee plantation! It’s nestled way up high into the mountains and we felt like we were in a totally different place. (Only about 10 miles from where we were staying) Our guide was so much fun and knowledgeable. Despite the pouring down rain, we were still able to enjoy the history, process of the coffee along with the plantation itself. Lots of spots for photos but we didn’t take many, only because we were wet. They do provide umbrellas. We decided to do the Nature Trail to see the lava tubes. The cost is $10 per group. Totally worth it. It’s so beautiful even though we were walking in the rain. We were told the best time to visit is in the morning-since it’s usually sunny. During the nature walk we did get to a huge opening with seating you are able to enjoy lunch and over look out to the ocean. The coffee tour itself was free! You also get to sample the coffees they produce. We cannot wait to return and go during the morning. The hill down to the nature trail is very steep-wear comfy shoes and if it is raining, proceed with caution, as you may slip & slide.

Excellent coffee, informative tour. Located in a beautiful cloud forest 3000 ft above Kona.

We did the free tour and the paid nature trail. The tour was very informative and we loved tasting the different coffees! The nature trail is $10 but fun to do and you get an informative booklet.