ORIGIN SPECIALTIES: Organic Papua New Guinea Timuza - This certified organic coffee won the cup of excellence in 2016 and placed 1st in the National Cupping Competition. The soils are a mix of black and brownish red loam, with predominiately traditional typica grown under casuarina and albizia shade trees.
Location: Kamano-Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province
Altitude: 1550-1800 meters
Varieties: Mostly Arusha, some Typica und Mundo Novo
Process: Fully washed
Drying: Sund dried on Patios
Harvest: April - September
SOCIAL IMPACT: The Timuza Coffee Cooperative represents about 260 small-holder famers of the Kamano tribal group. Farmers have received training and assistance in financial management, gender equality, coffee husbandry and standards for processing through local partners.
FLAVOR NOTES: Q Grade: Q 84 Smooth, Sweet Dark Chocolate with slight orange zest at the end.