Papua New Guinea

The Arabicas of Papua New Guinea are a delectable selection of some of the world best quality coffees. Of note are the Blue Mountain (Typica-type) Arabica variety brought from Jamaica around 1933 
 

and the Arusha variety - a Tanzanian strain brought to PNG from Kenya (Bourbon type) in 1950. Other varieties include: Bourbon (brought before World War II, Mundo Novo (typica-bourbon,) Caturra, and Catimor.

The villages have been using sustainable farming methods since the opening up of the area 25 years ago. Coffee is the only source of revenue for the people in this region and is grown by individual families on small coffee blocks of three to four thousand trees each. The region is situated at altitudes ranging from 4,500 to 6,000 feet above sea level. (Certified Organic and Fair Trade). This coffee has an excellent strong character classic of the best Indonesians: a full-bodied rich cup, fairly high acidity, and a bold vibrant aroma
 

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