Papua New Guinea Coffee

Coffee from Papua New Guinea

 When you think of great coffee, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is probably not the first country that comes to mind. Major coffee production on this island didn’t take off until the late 1920s. While coffee was grown there before this time, it was on such a small scale that it was hardly measurable.

How Did Mainstream Coffee Arrive?

During the 1920s, a woman named Emma Forsayth, affectionately referred to as Queen Emma, purchased a large amount of land from local chieftains and began growing coconuts and cocoa. She was well-liked and well known for throwing extravagant parties. Today Papua New Guinea’s coffee share has grown to be 1% of the global market.

Typically coffee in Papua New Guinea is grown on a small scale, with local farmers growing tiny “Coffee Gardens” of just a few plants. Sadly, much of that coffee is lost due to a lack of infrastructure. However, when it can be gotten to market, it is one of the most unique coffees out there. Also, it’s almost always organic since it’s grown on these smaller farms. PNG coffee is often cupping in the specialty coffee range.

Why Is Papua New Guinea Coffee So Unusual?

The extremely fertile volcanic mixed soil of Papua New Guinea has led to a unique flavor profile. Coffee from PNG features a bright citrus flavor, as well as notes of tropical fruit and chocolate. The coffee is usually processed through washing and is known for being sweet and smooth. Although PNG is often categorized with Indonesian coffees, it is unique on its own, and can even be separated by the two ranges they grow in—the highlands and the lowlands. Typically Arabica coffee is produced in the mountains and Robusta in the valleys. This means you can have two very different coffee experiences from the same country.

Why purchasing Papua New Guinea coffee matters

Although there are other important crops such as palm oil in PNG, coffee is the most lucrative crop. In Papua New Guinea, there are few significant plantations. World Trader’s Papua New Guinea’s Coffee helps support small farmers, who depend on money from their coffee gardens to provide for their families.

By purchasing PNG coffee, you are supporting vulnerable people who need money from their coffee gardens to help support them in case of failed crops or other problems that arise, including thieving bandits. Many of these farmers experience heavy losses of their crops due to the inability to get their coffee to market, and so every penny they can get from their coffee is essential.

So if you enjoy experiencing new flavors, try our delivered coffee from Papua New Guinea! It’s bright with tasty chocolate tones and a fruity aroma. On sale now for a limited time for you to try some yourself!