PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Korofeigu Organic

Region: Bena Bena | Eastern Highlands Provence

Producer: Korofeigu Farmers Co-op || New Guinea Highlands Coffee

Process: Washed - Certified Organic

Altitude: 1450-1800 masl

Varietal: Mixed

Cupping Notes: cocoa, caramel, stonefruit

Acidity: Mild

Brew Method: Espresso, Filter

Sourcing ::

Located in the Bena Bena Valley between Goroka and Henganofi the Korofeigu Farmers Coop though not an official registered entity (not uncommon) - includes some 97 producers across approx 112 hectares of the mountainous Eastern Highlands.

These mixed varietals (shade grown Arusha & Bourbon) are shade grown in loamy soil, harvested between April to September. Cherries are handpicked and pulped the same day before fermentation, with wet processing occurring at the farm using nearby spring water. Drying beds are used constructed mostly of bush material, farmers then deliver their parchment to a collection point where a changing of ownership sees premium price levels for the Cert Organic parchment & further processing done at New Guinea Highlands mill in Goroka.
New Guinea Highlands Coffee have recently begun a program that assists farmers in obtaining Organic Certification. This coffee is the product of this assistance along with works surrounding HIV/AIDS prevention, financial management, gender equality awareness and coffee husbandry.

thank you to InterAmerican Coffee Australia for this information and sourcing.