The arabica gene stock in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is considered to be one of the best-preserved typica lineage variety sets in the world. And these delicate genetics clearly thrive in PNG’s highlands, which are some of the most virgin and fertile on the planet. This unique full natural lot is made possible by Monpi Coffee, a miller and exporter based in both Garoka and Mt. Hagen, the two main coffee industry hubs in PNG’s highlands. Monpi partners with independent washing stations and occasionally commissions specific processing styles in collaboration with participating growers. In this case, Monpi worked with the Kindeng Wet Mill to sort and separate exemplary cherry prior to the typical depulping phase, and directly dry the fruit as a full natural, a process that takes a full month in Jiwaka’s cool highlands. Once the drying is complete, the coffee is transported to Monpi’s Kagamuga dry mill for hulling, and finally fully milled for export in Garoka.
The result of Monpi's collaboration is truly majestic! Our City Roast of this remarkable lot brings a rich fudge background with subtle guava and ripe strawberry notes.
Grower 600 producers organized around Kagamuga Dry Mill
Region Jiwaka and Western Highlands Provinces, Papua New Guinea
Altitude 1520 - 1770 meters
Variety Blue Mountain, Arusha, Mundo Novo, Bourbon
Process Full Natural and dried on raised beds
