Papua New Guinea Goroka

Roast Level: Medium

Region: Goroka, Eastern Highlands

Producer: Lahamenegu Mill, Red Mountain

Process: Natural

Varietal: Typica & Bourbon

Elevation: 1550 MASL

Producer Info: Privately owned, Lahamenegu Mill allows importers to buy in cherry, experiment with uncommon processing methods, and have a firm grasp over quality control. It means natural (or dry) processed PNG green coffees like this can be made to order. For natural coffee lots, cherry is only sourced from farms that are part of a registered supply chain. The Lahamenegu Mill encourages long-term relationships with smallholders, which in turn maintains production consistency and quality over the years.

Tasting Notes: Amaretto, Walnut Fudge, & Red Velvet

Description:  A unique and wonderfully balanced, complex cup that is sure to be one that you will want to experience while you can! This cup starts out with a prevalent note of very rich nuttiness, accompanied by notes of juicy stonefruit, and sweet caramel. Soon after, you pick up on notes of extremely smooth chocolate, alongside a hint of walnuts. The coffee deepens and rounds itself as it cools, highlighting a more subtle sweetness and subtle airy creaminess. the chocolate note sticks to the mouth pleasantly as the cup finishes Truly an exquisite cup that you shouldn't miss out on!

Espresso Notes: Recipe: 18g of coffee into 38g of espresso output. Approx. 26-28 second extraction. (Mahlkonig K30 grinder and Faema E-Nova A1 Espresso machine)
This espresso is incredibly heavy, dense, and rich in all the best ways, Like your favorite fudge treat! The espresso is decadent and syrupy right off the bat and follows through all the way. There's a prominent flavor of amaretto that plays with the dark chocolate notes very pleasantly. After the decadent chocolate mellows out, you're left with a lingering acidity that satisfies all your caffeine cravings!
Recommended: Grab your favorite demitasse (tiny cup) and enjoy it straight.