PNG Coffee Varieties

PNG is known for cultivating high-quality Arabica coffee, and various varieties are grown across different regions of the country. By combining exceptional coffee beans with immersive experiences and direct trade practices, Kummul Coffee aims to provide customers with a holistic and authentic journey from the farm to their cup with varieties of Specialty Arabica Coffee. The common Arabica varieties that Kummul will cultivate through its affiliated Estates Small Holder growers and process and export to the Specialty coffee buyers are presented below.

PNG Coffee (Arabica) Varieties & Characteristics:

Presented below are seven (7) of the prominent Arabica coffee varieties found in Papua New Guinea, along with their characteristics: Kummul Coffee will produces those varieties in cooperation with its supplier farmers and markets and exports those varieties to the discerning coffee market worldwide.

VARIETY	FLAVOUR PROFILE	AROMA	CUP OUTCOME
Typica	Typica coffee is known for its clean, bright acidity and a well-defined flavour profile that includes fruity and floral notes.	It offers a distinctive floral and citrusy aroma.	The cup outcome is often characterized by a bright acidity, medium body, and a nuanced flavour profile that may include hints of jasmine and tropical fruits.
Arusha	Arusha coffee is often characterized by a bright acidity, medium body, and a combination of fruity and floral notes.	It has a distinct floral aroma with hints of citrus and a mild sweetness.	Arusha coffee typically yields a well-balanced cup with a lively acidity that adds brightness to the flavour.
Bourbon	Bourbon coffee is known for its sweet and fruity flavour, often with notes of caramel and a well-rounded body.	It exudes a pleasant aroma with fruity and floral notes.	Bourbon beans produce a smooth and balanced cup, appreciated for their sweetness and complexity.
Catura	Catura coffee in Papua New Guinea is known for its bright acidity, medium body, and a flavour profile that may include citrus, floral, and nutty notes.	It exhibits a pleasant and vibrant aroma.	Catura beans often result in a well-balanced cup with a lively acidity, making them suitable for those who appreciate a vibrant and nuanced flavour.
Arabusta	Arabusta is a hybrid variety that combines traits of Arabica and Robusta. It may exhibit a fuller body and more robust flavour compared to pure Arabica varieties.	The aroma can vary but often includes a mix of the more delicate notes found in Arabica and the stronger, earthier notes characteristic of Robusta.	The cup outcome of Arabusta can range from bold and intense to more nuanced, depending on the specific ratio of Arabica to Robusta characteristics.
Blue Mountain	While Blue Mountain is more commonly associated with Jamaican coffee, some variations are cultivated in Papua New Guinea. Blue Mountain coffee is prized for its mild and well-rounded flavour, often with notes of chocolate and a gentle acidity.	It boasts a distinct aroma with a subtle floral and herbal fragrance.	Blue Mountain coffee from Papua New Guinea is renowned for its smooth and velvety cup, with a mild acidity that contributes to its overall elegance.
Mundo Novo	Mundo Novo is not as common in Papua New Guinea, but if cultivated, it is known for its mild acidity, medium body, and a well-balanced combination of sweetness and subtle citrus notes.	Mundo Novo has a pleasing aroma with a mild sweetness.	Mundo Novo coffee typically results in a clean cup with a moderate acidity, making it approachable for a wide range of coffee enthusiasts. It may exhibit a balanced flavour profile with a gentle sweetness.

These coffee varieties contribute to the rich tapestry of flavours found in PNG's coffee, showcasing the diversity and uniqueness of the country's coffee production. Blue Mountain and Mundo Nova are of the Central American origins, and they can be cultivated and produced in PNG and add more value to the existing common varieties of PNG specialty coffees.

PNG Coffee Varieties

VARIETY

FLAVOUR PROFILE

AROMA

CUP OUTCOME

Typica coffee is known for its clean, bright acidity and a well-defined flavour profile that includes fruity and floral notes.

It offers a distinctive floral and citrusy aroma.

The cup outcome is often characterized by a bright acidity, medium body, and a nuanced flavour profile that may include hints of jasmine and tropical fruits.

Arusha coffee is often characterized by a bright acidity, medium body, and a combination of fruity and floral notes.

It has a distinct floral aroma with hints of citrus and a mild sweetness.

Arusha coffee typically yields a well-balanced cup with a lively acidity that adds brightness to the flavour.

Bourbon coffee is known for its sweet and fruity flavour, often with notes of caramel and a well-rounded body.

It exudes a pleasant aroma with fruity and floral notes.

Bourbon beans produce a smooth and balanced cup, appreciated for their sweetness and complexity.

Catura coffee in Papua New Guinea is known for its bright acidity, medium body, and a flavour profile that may include citrus, floral, and nutty notes.

It exhibits a pleasant and vibrant aroma.

Catura beans often result in a well-balanced cup with a lively acidity, making them suitable for those who appreciate a vibrant and nuanced flavour.

Arabusta is a hybrid variety that combines traits of Arabica and Robusta. It may exhibit a fuller body and more robust flavour compared to pure Arabica varieties.

The aroma can vary but often includes a mix of the more delicate notes found in Arabica and the stronger, earthier notes characteristic of Robusta.

The cup outcome of Arabusta can range from bold and intense to more nuanced, depending on the specific ratio of Arabica to Robusta characteristics.

While Blue Mountain is more commonly associated with Jamaican coffee, some variations are cultivated in Papua New Guinea. Blue Mountain coffee is prized for its mild and well-rounded flavour, often with notes of chocolate and a gentle acidity.

It boasts a distinct aroma with a subtle floral and herbal fragrance.

Blue Mountain coffee from Papua New Guinea is renowned for its smooth and velvety cup, with a mild acidity that contributes to its overall elegance.

Mundo Novo is not as common in Papua New Guinea, but if cultivated, it is known for its mild acidity, medium body, and a well-balanced combination of sweetness and subtle citrus notes.

Mundo Novo has a pleasing aroma with a mild sweetness.

Mundo Novo coffee typically results in a clean cup with a moderate acidity, making it approachable for a wide range of coffee enthusiasts. It may exhibit a balanced flavour profile with a gentle sweetness.