Are you a die-hard coffee addict? Or a connoisseur of this everyman’s drink? Either way, a trip to the Kona district and its multitude of coffee production farms is sure to quench your thirst. Coffee grown in Kona is well-renowned, and a must-try for anyone who claims to appreciate the drink. Even if you aren’t a serial drinker, touring one of the 650 farms will definitely offer you a little fascinating insight into the long process that happens before the liquid is poured into your cup. If you decide to take a guided tour, you will first be brought to the plantation where the coffee bean is grown. It’s a visually pleasing leafy green paradise where you can find unripe coffee beans still red and green on the vine, a far cry from their eventual commercialized state. You’ll next get to see the processing stage during which the bean is dried and roasted, and slowly shaped into the product you normally find on supermarket shelves. Of course, you’ll get a happy ending with a free cup of coffee and the opportunity to purchase local coffee. After this tour, you’ll gain a greater appreciation of the labour-intensive industry and your perception of this drink will never be the same!