ELIXIR #6

This special lot of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Monpi coffee is made entirely from Smallholder farms from Jiwaka Province. The regions high altitudes and fertile lands not only help to provide the optimum setting for coffee growing, but also microclimate like conditions that give lots from Arufa their unique characteristics.

Coffee was initially introduced to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the late 19th century and is directly linked to the country’s colonial history. Likely, coffee was first grown in PNG by Emma Coe Forsayth: a businesswoman and plantation owner of mixed American and Samoan descent. Emma set up large cocoa and coconut plantations in the Kokopo District in the East New Britain Province (ENBP). It is probable that her vast plantation also included coffee.

Today, coffee is a major industry for Papua New Guinea with the country currently exporting around 1 million bags of coffee every year; involving more than 2.5 million people (nearly half of the total population).

Overall Notes:  Pomegranate, jackfruit, dried mango, syrupy body with a cocoa finish.

Roast level: Medium

Brew Methods: We love it on espresso, it handles itself very well on hand brew methods like V60, Kalita, Origami and Hario Switch. It does well on French Press, Delter and Aeropress as well.