The Development History and Classification Standards of Papua New Guinea Coffee Beans, and Why They're Called Little Blue Mountain Coffee

Origin Information

Papua New Guinea (Independent State of Papua New Guinea,简称PNG) is an island nation in the western South Pacific and the second largest country in Oceania. Papua New Guinea coffee is located in Oceania, with plains and lowlands in the southern part of Papua New Guinea, and the central mountain system in the central part, where most of the coffee is grown. The people here regard the beautiful bird of paradise as a bird of freedom and happiness, a "gift from the spirits." Like the migration of birds, Jamaican Blue Mountain Typica traveled a long distance to Papua New Guinea for cultivation, carrying the same roots as Jamaican Blue Mountain. It has a mountain climate, while the lower altitude areas have a tropical rainforest climate. May to October is the dry season, November to April is the rainy season, with average coastal temperatures ranging from 21.1°C to 32.2°C, and mountain temperatures 5-6°C lower than coastal areas. The average annual rainfall is 2500 mm. Papua New Guinea has a transcendent and pristine natural environment, with vast and fertile land. Its unique volcanic rock soil and abundant rainfall create excellent natural conditions for coffee growth. The coffee here has full beans, moderate acidity, and is one of the rare coffee varieties with both high body and medium acidity, with a mellow taste. It has a pleasant acidity and fruit-like sweetness.

Papua New Guinea coffee was first introduced by Dutch sailors in the late 18th century. Cultivation began in the 1890s. In 1931, Typica was introduced from Jamaica to Papua New Guinea. In 1950, Bourbon coffee beans were introduced from Kenya. In 1962, Mundo Novo and Caturra were introduced from Brazil, and since then, the quality of Papua New Guinea coffee beans has greatly improved.

Growing Regions

Most of Papua New Guinea's coffee is grown in highland areas. The highland regions of Papua New Guinea are divided into two main provinces, including the Eastern Province and the Western Province. In the Eastern Province, coffee is usually grown in Goroka and Kainantu, with the Arona and Purosa estates being the most famous. In the Western Province, coffee is usually produced in the outer ring of Mount Hagen City. The Kimel Estate, located north of Mount Hagen, produces high-quality coffee beans, and the Wahgi Valley, located at Mount Hagen, is famous for its ideal coffee growing climate and fertile volcanic soil. The Bird of Paradise Estate comes from Wahgi Valley.

Processing Method

A unique three-stage washing method, with 3 washes of 24 hours each, can achieve complete removal of pulp, and then natural sun-drying is used to dry.

Papua New Guinea Coffee Classification

Papua New Guinea coffee grades: A total of 12 grades, classified by defects

1. Bean size
2. Total defect Equivalent per kg
3. Bean shape
4. Raw bean Colour
5. Odour
6. Roasting Aspects

FrontStreet Coffee's beans from Papua New Guinea's Wahgi Valley Bird of Paradise are medium-roasted, offering a rich body with nutty and fruity flavors.

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