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Papua New Guinea is a small place that stands outside modern technology – and has benefited in many ways from its size and relative isolation. Though the coffee here accounts for approximately one percent of the global market, the quality is exceptional and the highlands of this region are gaining international attention in the specialty coffee scene.

Papua New Guinea is a small place that stands outside modern technology – and has benefited in many ways from its size and relative isolation. Though the coffee here accounts for approximately one percent of the global market, the quality is exceptional and the highlands of this region are gaining international attention in the specialty coffee scene.

The mainland country of Papua New Guinea and its accompanying islands are remote enough that it is difficult and expensive to import synthetic fertilizers. The coffee here is almost 100% organic, whether or not it has the organic stamp. It’s a delicious coffee known for its “low key luxuriousness” – a humble but elegant brew. The coffees we feature from this region include Blue Mountain, San Ramon, and Arusha. This blend has a delicate acidity, and a cherry flavor.

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Below are some basic recipes outlining what we found produced the best cup with this coffee, however we encourage each home brewer to experiment and modify these recipes to suite their own tastes.

The French press is a great brewing method because it allows for full extraction of the coffee's essential oils and flavors, resulting in a rich and robust cup. Unlike methods that use paper filters, the French press preserves the natural oils from the coffee beans, enhancing its aroma and body. Additionally, the brewing process is straightforward and requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned coffee enthusiasts. The ability to control steeping time and coffee-to-water ratio also allows for customization, catering to individual taste preferences.

Coffee: 40g
Grind: Medium coarse (slightly finer than sea salt)
Water: 600g 93° C/ 199° F
Total Brew Time: 15 Minutes
Yields appx. 2 cups

Prep
Preheat the French press by filling it with hot water. After heating the French press, dump the water out and fill with ground coffee.

Immerse
Pour all of the hot water over the ground coffee. Start the timer and stir for 30 seconds. Secure the top with the filter pulled up. Wait for the coffee to brew. When the timer reaches 5:00 remove the top, stir briefly, and secure top back on. Wait an additional 10 minutes. Press the filter down and decant the coffee into mugs to serve or another vessel.