Eastern Highlands Grade B-15

In the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea, coffee is woven into everyday life. Across the Eastern Highlands, generations of smallholder farmers cultivate coffee in small garden plots nestled among steep, forested mountainsides, often alongside subsistence crops. Rather than large commercial farms, most producers manage less than a hectare, where each harvest reflects generations of local knowledge, traditional farming practices, and the unique character of the surrounding landscape.

This regional lot is classified as Grade B 15, a designation within Papua New Guinea's grading system that allows for a slightly higher defect count while continuing to deliver dependable cup quality. Historically known as AX, this grade offers an excellent balance of value and performance, making it a versatile choice for blends and production roasting while preserving the distinctive regional character of the Eastern Highlands.

The coffee is composed of Typica lineage, Bourbon derivatives, Arusha, and locally adapted selections, representing decades of mixed plantings across the region's smallholder farms. After harvest, ripe cherries are delivered to local buying stations before being processed through centralized mills, where they are pulped, fermented, washed, and carefully dried. This fully washed process brings consistency, clarity, and structure to every lot while preserving the approachable profile that has made coffees from Papua New Guinea a trusted choice for specialty roasters.

The result is a balanced, dependable coffee that reflects the resilience of Papua New Guinea's farming communities and the enduring traditions that continue to shape one of the world's most distinctive coffee origins.