The Western Highlands Province is centrally located in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and shares common borders with Jiwaka, Enga, Southern highlands, Simbu and Madang provinces. It is the highest producing coffee region in the country. In the past, land selection for coffee production was not based on scientific principles, rather coffee gardens and estates were developed on what land became available. The volcanic soil in this area is very fertile, making it one of the biggest coffee cherry supply of Papua New Guinea.

Paul Pora owns and operates the Grass Roots wet mill. He is not a typical coffee producer: unlike the usual PNG coffee farmer or processor, he has a degree in Agriculture from PNG and diplomas in Agricultural Breeding from the United Kingdom. Before becoming a producer himself, he worked with the Coffee Research Institute, in PNG. Paul’s background and knowledge in the industry is reflected in the management of the wet mill and the quality coffee that he produces consistently.

To fully control the quality of his coffee, Paul buys exclusively red cherries from the surrounding farmers. Hence the “Plantation”-quality grade: Paul and his team are able to select only the fully ripe cherries, like a big estate would do. After having processed the coffee, it is shipped to the Eastern Highlands to be prepared and stored before export: the Easter Highlands are far less humid, and the coffee parchments preserve therefore its aromas.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) grassroots coffee beans are known for their unique and diverse flavour profile, thanks to the country’s high-altitude, rich volcanic soil, and traditional farming practices. Typically grown by smallholder farmers.

Given these conditions the beans have these wonderful attributes, such as bright fruity notes, pineapple, citrus.  Delicate floral undertones including jasmine and hibiscus adding to their aromatic profile. Unusually wine like acidity giving depth and complexity to the cup. Chocolate and Nutty tones providing a smooth rich finish and subtle spicy undertones all combining to create a well rounded medium bodied coffee with a vibrant and multi layered profile.