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Route 05 · Papua New Guinea
The Chimbu Meridian
The hidden treasure, warmth, clarity, and tropical complexity.
The route & origin
Where this route begins
Hidden deep within the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea lies the Chimbu Province, a place where time slows down and nature dictates everything. At 1,350 m, coffee trees grow under a unique balance of tropical humidity and cool mountain air, letting the cherries mature slowly and develop richer sugars and complex flavor compounds. Volcanic soils, abundant rainfall, and biodiversity create the perfect environment for a coffee with both depth and vibrancy.
The process · Fully washed · sun-dried
From cherry to bean
In Chimbu, coffee is cultivated by small cooperatives scattered across remote valleys. The process begins by hand-picking only the ripest cherries at peak maturity. The beans are then fully washed with fresh mountain water, a meticulous method that highlights the clarity of the coffee's natural flavors, before being carefully sun-dried on raised beds under the highland sun, enhancing balance and sweetness.
The cup profile
In the cup
A rich and comforting profile unfolds in every sip. Expect a beautifully balanced cup where sweetness meets a subtle, refreshing acidity, delivering both warmth and intrigue. This route features a smooth caramel sweetness and golden honey undertones, completely elevated by a bright, tropical fruit complexity.
Route data
Full transparency, from farm to cup
Region
Chimbu Province
Altitude
1350 m
Varieties
Typica · Arusha · Bourbon
Process
Fully washed · sun-dried
Form
Whole bean
Our brewing suggestion
Best with Pour Over (Chemex / V60) · Espresso Machine
Espresso Machine
Pour Over (V60)
Chemex
Why we love it this way
A paper-filter method like a Pour Over beautifully enhances the bright tropical fruit notes and the cup's overall clean balance. Alternatively, extracting this coffee as espresso produces a remarkably sweet, well-rounded shot with layered complexity, perfectly highlighting its smooth caramel and golden honey undertones.
Sold as whole beans — grind right before brewing for peak flavor.
Route 05
Papua New Guinea
Caramel - Honey - Fruit
Whole bean · Roasted to order
$24.99