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Honolii Orchards Chocolate Tasting

Hilo, Hawaii

Honolii Orchards Chocolate Tasting

DETAILS

  • 2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Age
  • Snack

OVERVIEW

Sample chocolates from various sources throughout the Hawaiian Islands and learn how these artisanal sweets are crafted from premium cacao beans. The venue for this ultimate immersion into the world of chocolate will be Honolii Orchards, a multi-generational family farm. In the tasting room, you will learn more about chocolate than you ever thought possible, including fun facts about its 6,000-year history and how cacao is now grown and harvested through sustainable agricultural practices. Although the short seminar will be fascinating, the highlight will be sampling an unlimited number of chocolate bars from at least 10 different single-source Hawaiian estates. The tasting will reveal how weather and other factors affect the flavor of the chocolates, much like the terroir of a vineyard. You will also be served fresh cacao juice, fermented cacao beans, cacao tea and all sorts of farm-fresh fruits. Afterwards, feel free to browse the curated selection of sweets in the gift shop.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample unlimited chocolates from various estates throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
• Learn how Honolii Orchards harvests its cacao beans, the source of chocolate.
• Enjoy a tasting of other cacao products and fresh fruits grown on the Honolii farm.
• Browse the farm’s gift store for other tasty sweets.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


Need to Know:

Note: Tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair (there is no storage for any mobility devices). Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. This tour includes a moderate amount of walking over uneven and unpaved terrain, including some inclines. Minimum age for participation is 5 years old.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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