Kona Rainforest Estate Coffee Farm Goes on Sale for $4.77 Million – CoffeeTalk

One of the largest certified organic coffee estates in Captain Cook, the Kona Rainforest estate, is currently for sale for $4.77 million, inclusive of the turnkey business operation. This listing emerges alongside another multigenerational coffee farm, Lions Gate, that is also on the market. The estate features 35 out of its 78 acres dedicated to Kona-certified organic coffee, which is processed through a fully off-grid setup equipped with a 150,000-gallon catchment tank.

Real estate agent Maile Woodhall remarked that the farm had previously been on the market for a year under different management before she took over. Despite the high interest from potential buyers, formal offers have not yet been made. This estate is noteworthy for being one of the larger USDA-certified organic Kona coffee operations, boasting over 20 years of agricultural history, having expanded from an initial five acres to its current 35 certified acres.

Certification as organic requires compliance with the National Organic Program, which includes adherence to various food safety and certification standards, including fair trade and rainforest alignment regulations. Woodhall highlighted the significant marketing opportunities associated with organic certification for producers.

Lit Buasriyottiya, who has been with the farm since 2018, oversees essential operations, including coffee roasting, milling, and order fulfillment. The farm maintains approximately 35,000 to 36,000 coffee trees and produced over 100,000 pounds of coffee in the 2025-26 season, though they have only harvested around 35,000 pounds so far this year, with operating expenses reaching about $49,000 for September.

The estate also offers a CropShare program for customers interested in receiving coffee deliveries on a monthly or quarterly basis, alongside supplying various coffee types to local businesses such as Kaya’s Coffee. Beyond its organic certification, Buasriyottiya emphasized the estate’s exceptional features, including an 8,000-square-foot building dedicated to coffee processing.

The stunning views from the estate, overlooking the southern Big Island toward the Pacific Ocean, add to its appeal. With the Kona Coffee Festival currently taking place, Buasriyottiya expressed a commitment to preserving the rich heritage of Kona coffee and promoting its specialty status in the market.

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