This coffee comes from one of the most rugged and mountainous regions in New Guinea, near the villages of Aseki and Menyamya. This region is accessible only by 4-wheel drive vehicle or prop-plane service. Farmers in this area have been practicing organic, sustainable agriculture for the past 25 years. The coffee is usually transported to the processing plant by foot, sometimes a full days journey. Shade canopies are an essential element to organic farming in Papua New Guinea. Shade trees are often a secondary crop for the farmer, in the case of bananas or papaya. Vegetables also serve as ground cover to stop weed growth, supply food and to act as a natural fertilizer.
This coffee is wild and untamed, with bold body and an underlying fruitness. It is earthy, tart berry-like. It has sharp aromatics, and a bright acidity. And it comes with a picture of Frank Zappa on the label!
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