Pacific and Asian Coffee
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Papua New Guinea |
| Coffee is grown in the mountainous highland region of PNG, often at altitudes of over 1,500m (500ft). The highlands consist of a number of provinces. The Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands provide most of the coffee. About 70-80% of the coffee is produced by small holders in region plots: 40% of the population of PNG derives income from coffee farming. There are also larger estates, often owned by Australian or European interests. Here are some of the familiar names in PNG coffee and the provinces they are grown in: |
| Western Highlands- Sigri Estate, near Mount Hagen in the Waghi valley; Kalanga, also in the Waghi valley |
| Eastern Highlands- Kimel Estate; Arokara Estate; Goroka Estate (near town of the same name), Arona Estate; Purosa Estate (really a co-op of about 2600 farmers of the Highlands Organic Agriculture Co-operative Ltd. HOAC in the Purosa/Okapa region. |
| Morobe Province- Primarily small holders. Much of the coffee is grown organically, either passive or certified, especially that of small holders. |
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Some of the coffee stock in PNG came from Jamaica's Blue Mountain region. Other types grown are the bourbon variety Arusha (Kenya/Tanzania), and the low-growing, higher yield Mundo Novo and caturra. These varied origins give PNG coffee its own character, which is different than that of the regions that surround it. Generally, it is not as earthy or leathery as other Indonesian coffees (although small holder sources may be a bit wilder, due to the hand-processing done in each village). It is a little lighter bodied, with the brightness of Central Americans, and also has a touch of the African mild fruitiness. |
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Papua New Guinea | 16oz | $9.95 |  |
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Bauka Coffee | 16oz | $15.75 | |
Sumatra |
| A true standout. Sumatran is one of the most unique coffees in the world. There is nothing like it. The aroma is strong, winy and earthy. Similar to some New Guineas but stronger, heavier and more aromatic. This complex, heavy bodied coffee most often exhibits an extremely low acidity but occasionally brightens with a spicy note. Traditionally it is half of the blend known as Mocha Java. |
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Sumatra | 16oz | $11.95 | |