History of Chocolate and Hawaiian Craft Chocolate Tasting
Availability:
Moday,Wednesday, and Friday – 11:45am
Tuesday and Thursday – 9:45am
Duration: 1.5 – 2 Hours
Welcome to Honoli’i Orchards – a multigenerational family-owned farm dedicated to producing the finest cacao in the world, as recognized by the world’s most prestigious chocolate authorities at the biennial French Chocolate Competition, the “Salon du Chocolate”. But don’t just take their word for it – experience it yourself. You’ll taste 10+ exquisite chocolates from farms across Hawai’i, including our very own, and learn everything you could want to know about chocolate from its ancient mesoamerican history, to the modern craft chocolate movement. . Guided by the most passionate and knowledgeable experts in Hawaii’s craft chocolate industry, you’ll discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about chocolate – from bean to bar.
At Honoli’i Orchards, every purchase is an investment in something greater. Your support directly funds our farm operations, sustains the livelihood of local farmers, and drives cutting-edge agricultural research that benefits the global craft chocolate community. Our mission is simple yet profound: to cultivate the highest quality cacao while nurturing the land, supporting our people, and pushing the boundaries of what fine chocolate can be.
This is Hawaii’s most elevated chocolate experience – crafted for those who refuse to compromise. Taste award-winning cacao, guided by true experts, in an exclusive journey that redefines what chocolate can be.
For those who demand the best – this is chocolate at its highest expression.
In addition to the chocolate tasting, you’ll also get to try fresh cacao juice, fermented cacao beans, cacao tea, sugar cane, and other seasonal fruits and farm-fresh treats.
After the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase any of the chocolates you tasted as well as a curated selection of local handcrafted products like vanilla beans, vanilla extract, soaps, and loose leaf teas. You’re also welcome to stay, relax in the tasting room, or take a leisurely walk through our beautiful orchards.
Inclusions:
- Guided 10-bar chocolate-tasting
- Unlimited chocolate samples
- History of chocolate lesson
- Cacao fruit
- Cacao juice
- Cacao tea / Brewing Chocolate
- Fermented cacao beans
- Seasonal fruit from the farm
- Water
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
Exclusions:
- Rain Jackets
- Gratuities
Participant Restrictions:
Ages: 5+
Allergies: Please let us know of any allergies
Physical Restrictions: Guests must be able to walk up the ramp to our tasting room.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- We will be visiting a commercial farm. Please be aware that clothes or shoes may get dirty.
- Please also be aware that we run our tours rain or shine, so be prepared with appropriate attire for any weather conditions. We have umbrellas available.
DIRECTIONS:
The easiest way to get to our farm is to use Google Maps to navigate to the following pin: Google Maps Link. Please use Google Maps to ensure accurate directions and ignore any private road signs on the way.
To reach the farm, head to Paukaa, Hawaii 96720—just 5 minutes from Hilo. Turn off Mamalahoa Highway onto Kulana Street, drive through Paukaa Town, and then turn onto Puia Road (next to the Paukaa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness Church). Puia Road is mislabeled as Woa Road, so please follow Google Maps’ street names. Drive 1.7 miles up Puia Road for 5–10 minutes. Our green gate will be open on the left with a large vinyl sign indicating our entrance.
