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Papua New Guinea Kimel Estate PB Peaberry Oceania Specialty Coffee Bean Origin Development History

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Large plantations typically have their own wet processing mills, while smaller individual coffee farmers can better control the quality and flavor expression of their output. Located in Papua New Guinea's western highlands near the Waghi Valley adjacent to the Kimel River Valley, Kimel Estate, like many large plantations/estates, has its own dedicated wet processing mill, but in fact, it is an estate managed by the surrounding Opais people

Kimel Estate: A Unique Coffee Paradise

While large plantations typically have their own washing stations, smaller individual coffee farmers can better control the quality and flavor expression of their output. Located in the Waghi Valley near the Kimel River in Papua New Guinea's western highlands, Kimel Estate, like many large farms/estates, has its own dedicated washing station. However, in reality, this is an estate jointly owned by numerous independent small coffee farmers from the surrounding Opais ethnic group—making it, in a sense, a private cooperative. Due to excellent growing conditions and the stable quality control processes at the washing station, the produced coffee exhibits lively brightness while retaining a considerable degree of the unique flavor characteristics of Papua New Guinea coffee.

Diversity in Cultivation

Another special feature lies in the diverse varieties of coffee cultivated at Kimel—so numerous that they cannot be counted on one hand: Typica, Arusha, Blue Mountain, Mundo Novo, Catimor, Caturra... and even more. In fact, just as one wouldn't put all eggs in one basket, most farmers actually plant different varieties to avoid the risk of poor growth adaptation or production not meeting expectations for specific varieties, which also creates interesting expressions of their coffee flavor characteristics.

Flavor Profile of Peaberry

This peaberry from Kimel Estate presents subtle spiced notes on the palate, with nutty and sugarcane sweetness that is refreshing upon entry. It offers a creamy, smooth dairy-like texture, with the peaberry's mouthfeel being particularly robust and solid. The overall performance is balanced and smooth. The flavor is rich, the aroma is pleasant, with no herbal or earthy notes. Its texture is as rich and mellow as Van Gogh's paintings.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: FrontStreet Coffee, 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Origin: Papua New Guinea

Coffee Details

Country: Papua New Guinea

Grade: PB Peaberry

Region: Waghi Valley

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Processing Method: Washed

Varieties: Arusha, Catimor, Caturra

Estate: Kimel Estate

Flavor Notes: Nuts, Sugarcane, Spices

Papua New Guinea Coffee in the Specialty Scene

In recent years, Papua New Guinea coffee has begun representing Oceania in the world specialty coffee scene with its unique, high-quality washed Arabica beans. Papua New Guinea coffee is characterized by full-bodied beans, moderate acidity, and aromatic, mellow flavor characteristics.

The Land of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania, where "Papua" means "curly hair" in Malay. It is said that in 1545, explorer Ortiz de Retez arrived at the island and noticed that most of the island's inhabitants had curly hair, thus calling it "the island of curly-haired people," which is how the name originated and has been passed down. Located east of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea has a typical island climate, situated between the equator and 10 degrees south latitude. It features tropical rainforest, volcanic rock, and highland terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 meters—making it a paradise for coffee cultivation.

Coffee Production and Quality

Local production is not large, with about 85% of the total coffee volume being produced through small farmers' garden cultivation systems. Small farmers join local cooperatives to share processing equipment. Coffee is the second-largest agricultural export by volume in Papua New Guinea, demonstrating the importance of the coffee industry to the country's economy. Due to different coffee varieties than Indonesia, higher elevations than Sumatra, and the use of washed processing, PNG coffee's regional taste characteristics differ markedly from Indonesia's muffled and low notes, instead showing bright, sweet-sour characteristics and floral-fruit aromas, similar to South American flavors.

Natural Excellence

Papua New Guinea boasts a pristine, natural environment with vast and fertile land. Its unique volcanic rock soil and abundant rainfall create excellent natural conditions for coffee growth. Papua New Guinea's premium coffee beans are as beautiful and precious as the country's national bird, the bird of paradise.