Papua New Guinea
Mong Extended Shade Dry
Peach Cobbler, Walnut, Grilled Lemon
Papua New Guinea
Mong Extended Shade Dry
Peach Cobbler, Walnut, Grilled Lemon
This special processed offering from Papua New Guinea is round and sweet, with aromas of peach cobbler, plum, and amaretto. Flavors of marshmallow and walnut provide a rich base, brightened by grilled lemon acidity. The finish is lightly spiced with notes of nutmeg and toasted coconut.
Producer: Mong Coffee
Farm: Smallholders
Region: Western Highlands
Altitude: 1,850 masl
Varietal: Blue Mountain, Mundo Novo, Caturra
Process: Washed
Roast: Light
Notes: Peach Cobbler, Walnut, Grilled Lemon
Imported by our friends at Crop to Cup:
"This unique offering is the result of a collaboration with Mong Coffee, a small washing station in the Western Highlands. With funding and additional coffee processing knowledge provided by Crop to Cup, the members of Mong Coffee experimented with a prolonged 15-20 day shade-drying phase. The experiment paid off with an uncharacteristically balanced and sweet coffee that is sure to please."
The Coops of PNG
"Coops and other organized farmer groups are now producing impressive qualities, but their numbers are still low. Hundreds of disconnected languages are spoken across the Highlands, and historically there was not a lot of cooperation between villages, which are generally comprised of just one or a few families/clans. But when you do see coops, they are impressive.
"The examples of farmer organization we’ve seen in PNG often exceed that of many other established producer countries. Traceability has improved as well, and we can now access lots as small as 10-20 bags produced by only one or two families. This has helped to improve quality control and improve cup scores, which in turn empowers these smallholders to demand higher prices for their harvests."