Papua New Guinea Kuta

about the coffee: 

origin: papua new guinea

process: washed

tasting notes: cherry, maple, fudge

altitude: 1,600+ masl

varietals: bourbon, typica, caturra, catimor, arushia 

about the farm:

The Kuta lot comes from a dedicated group of smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea's Upper Wagi Valley, Western highlands, with processing and export overseen by Rilke Limited. Grown at 1,600 meters under shade and within designated conservation areas, this lot features a mix of Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Catimor, and Arushia varieties. Cherries are fully washed at the Kuta Wet Mill using a meticulous three-stage washing process, then sun-dried and conditioned at the Kuta Dry Mill. Final Processing includes density sorting, size grading, color sorting, and hand selection to ensure consistent quality. Harvested from March through September, with a smaller fly crop in December or January, this coffee reflects the care and precision of its producers.

Kuta's community investment is equally impressive, with initiatives such as classroom construction, annual distribution of 25,000 - 30,000 seedlings, and a profit-share model for registered farmers. Environmental efforts include composting coffee pulp for mulch, vermiculture for seedling soil, and a five-dam water treatment system that reflects a deep commitment to sustainable practices.