Papua New Guinea- Korgua Estate Peaberry

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Korgua Estate stands apart in Papua New Guinea, a country where smallholder farms dominate the coffee landscape. Its structured estate model ensures consistency, high-quality production, and access to advanced processing methods. The estate operates Kuta Mill, positioned on neutral ground to allow growers from rival tribal groups to bring their coffee to market without conflict. This promotes stability and fosters a collaborative coffee community in the region.

The Nebilyer Valley, where Korgua Estate is located, boasts fertile volcanic soils and a high-altitude climate, ideal for cultivating specialty-grade Arabica coffee. Papua New Guinea’s coffee-growing history is tied to its colonial past, with early plantings originating from Jamaica’s Blue Mountain variety in the late 1920s. Despite challenges over the decades, PNG remains an essential producer, offering complex and nuanced coffees prized for their distinct profiles.

A peaberry is a natural mutation that occurs when only one seed develops inside the coffee cherry instead of the usual two. This results in a smaller, rounder bean with a denser structure. Peaberries make up about 5% of most harvests and are often separated during processing. Some roasters and producers believe their compact shape can lead to more even roasting and a more concentrated flavor profile, though cup quality ultimately depends on factors like origin, processing, and roast.

Whole bean Arabica coffee.