Korgua Estate - Papua New Guinea

Strawberry Wine, Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon Tea

We love coffees that are a little unexpected and this one is one of those coffees. This lot comes from Korgua Estate in the Chuave district of Papua New Guinea, where coffee grows high in the mountains between 1,600 and 1,800 meters. The cherries come from a group of around 40 smallholder farmers who have been working with Sirigine Coffee Producers, an organization founded by longtime coffee farmer Paul Sirigine to help connect local growers with specialty coffee markets.

After harvest, the coffee goes through an anaerobic natural process, creating a cup that's fruit-forward, rich, and full of sweetness. Expect notes of strawberry wine, cacao nibs, and cinnamon tea with a smooth finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Details

Profile: Light Producer: Sirigine Coffee Producers Farm: Korgua Estate Region: Chuave District, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea Process: Anaerobic Natural Elevation: 1,600–1,800 masl Variety: Arusha, Blue Mountain, Bourbon, Typica

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Sirigine Coffee Producers was founded by Paul Sirigine, a coffee farmer with more than 20 years of experience. Today, the organization works with smallholder farmers across the Chimbu province, helping them produce high-quality coffees while creating more opportunities for their communities.

The coffee comes from the rugged mountains of Chuave, where farming is anything but easy. Coffee is grown on steep hillsides, and most of the work—from caring for the trees to harvesting ripe cherries—is done by hand. The volcanic soil, cool mountain climate, and high elevation all help create coffees with vibrant fruit flavors and lasting sweetness.

 

 

Story

Once the cherries reach peak ripeness, they're carefully harvested and placed into anaerobic fermentation, where they ferment in sealed tanks before being dried naturally under the sun on patios and tarps.

This slower process brings out deeper fruit flavors while keeping the cup clean and balanced. The result is a coffee that's bright, juicy, and comforting all at once, with notes of strawberry wine, cacao nibs, and cinnamon tea.

This lot is a reminder that some of the most memorable coffees come from places where passion, hard work, and nature come together in every cup.

The Korgua Estate, located in the Chuave District of Papua New Guinea’s Chimbu Province, represents the unique output of the Sirigine Coffee Producers. This specific lot is processed using an anaerobic natural method, a technique that often influences the final cup profile by intensifying fruit-forward characteristics and altering the fermentation environment. To better understand how these techniques impact the final cup, you can explore our processing methods explainer.

Roasted by Greater Goods Coffee, this selection highlights the distinct terroir of the region. The roaster identifies notes of strawberry wine, cacao nibs, and cinnamon tea, a complex combination that invites exploration through the flavor wheel. While anaerobic natural coffees are frequently noted for their heavy fruit and wine-like acidity, the specific interplay of these flavors in the Korgua Estate offering provides a compelling look at the evolving landscape of Papua New Guinean coffee production.