LOCATION _ THE BIG ISLAND
VANILA TASTING
FARM TOUR
Duration 2 hrs Rated Easy Age All ages
$75 Tasting Guest
Embark on a flavorful journey with our Hawaiian Vanilla Tasting Tour, where you’ll discover the wonders of this exquisite spice. Our expert guides will take you on a culinary adventure, teaching you how to cook with Vanilla and understand its unique flavor characteristics. You’ll learn the secrets of incorporating Vanilla into both savory and sweet dishes, and sample some delicious creations along the way.
After the tasting, you’ll be invited to explore our beautiful Hawaiian Vanilla Vineyard, where you’ll see firsthand how this precious crop is grown and harvested. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Hawaiian Vanilla industry, and gain a deeper appreciation for this fragrant spice. Join us for a memorable and delicious experience that will tantalize your taste buds and ignite your passion for Vanilla!
Learn How To Cook With Vanilla and Tour The Farm
TASTING MENU
Live Cooking Demo
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- Shrimp pan-cooked in Butter and Hawaiian Vanilla Garam Masala Spice Mix, served over a Toasted Crustini with Hawaiian Vanilla Pineapple Chutney
Salad Course
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- Fresh Organic Green Salad with Hawaiian Vanilla Honey Pepper Pecans, Feta Cheese, and Hawaiian Vanilla Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Bisque Soup with a Hawaiian Vanilla Herbe’s De Paauilo Spice Rub Garnish.
Final Tasting Course – Sample Platter
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- Puff Pastry with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Cream Cheese filling topped with Hawaiian Vanilla Pepper Jelly.
- Puff Pastry with Caramelized Onions, Brie Cheese Filling topped with Hawaiian Vanilla Mango Chutney.
- Vanilla Lilikoi Pound Cake with Hawaiian Vanilla Lilikoi Curd Topping.
- Vanilla Banana Bread with a Hawaiian Vanilla Maple Syrup Topping.
Dessert Course
- Hawaiian Vanilla Ice Cream served with Hawaiian Vanilla Coffee.
ADVENTURE REVIEWS
4.7 STARS
Recommended by 96% of traveler
(430 Reviews)
★★★★
Very nice staff, very informative tour. Whatever you want to know about vanilla you can learn here. We did the tasting experience and tour. It was good but if we had to do it over again we would just come up for coffee, ice cream and look at the gift shop. It was neat to see the vanilla vines. Stop by if you have the time.
★★★★★
We had a wonderful time learning about the propagation, harvest, and curing of the vanilla orchid/bean. Zach was an awesome guide and host. I couldn’t believe he only started 4 months ago. The lunch was fantastic! We highly recommend everyone take a tour.
★★★★
Did the basic tour and learned a ton! However, the “tour” has only one stop before returning to the main building. While tricky because vanilla flowers infrequently, it’s more of a “Vanilla Talk”, than a tour. Still informative nonetheless.
★★★★★
Ian, the owner and founder’s son, gave the tour. He was highly passionate and knowledgeable about vanilla and the company and gave a tour complete with insight on the business, growing practices, challenges, and even how to make vanilla extract. He was well-spoken and answered our questions at the end. We were lucky that we got the tour from him! I appreciated how we also got complimentary vanilla tea/lemonade, vanilla ice cream, and espresso from the tour. We loved the ice cream so much we bought a delicious Kona milkshake and a few beans afterwards! Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Farm tour very interesting and lunch super tasty. Well organized and friendly staff. Definitely one of the best things experiences our family had on the Big Island. Highly recommend and would do it again in a heartbeat!
★★★★★
Great lunch, and very informative tour by Bryce! Well stocked gift shop with reasonable prices.
