{"product_id":"png-asaro-b-grade-washed","title":"PNG - ASARO - \"B GRADE\" WASHED","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eC O F F E E  P R O F I L E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eIntroducing our Papua New Guinea Asaro B Grade Washed, a vibrant and approachable coffee grown in the fertile valleys of the Asaro region in the Eastern Highlands. Produced by dedicated smallholder farmers cultivating coffee in traditional “coffee gardens,” this lot reflects both the rugged beauty of its origin and the resilience of the communities behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eThe Asaro Valley is renowned for its rich volcanic soils, high elevations, and cool mountain climate—ideal conditions for producing coffees with clarity and balance. Here, coffee is not grown on large estates but in small, family-owned plots, often intercropped with food crops. This integrated farming approach not only supports sustainability but also contributes to the unique flavour complexity found in PNG coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eCherries are selectively handpicked at peak ripeness and delivered to local wet mills for processing. After pulping, the coffee undergoes a controlled fermentation period of around 24 to 36 hours, helping to break down mucilage and enhance cup clarity. The beans are then thoroughly washed using fresh mountain water before being laid out on raised beds or tarpaulins to dry under the sun. Over the course of 7 to 10 days, careful turning ensures even drying and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThe production of this coffee supports entire village networks, with families and local workers contributing throughout the harvest and processing stages. Income generated from coffee plays a vital role in supporting education, healthcare, and infrastructure within these remote highland communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003ePapua New Guinea coffees are celebrated for their lively acidity, layered sweetness, and distinctive character. The Asaro B Grade Washed is no exception—offering a dependable and versatile profile that works beautifully as both a single origin and a blending component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eastern Highlands\u003cbr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smallholder farmers (Asaro Valley)\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: B\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typica, Bourbon, Arusha\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washed and sun dried\u003cbr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,400–1,800 masl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2269\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCupping Notes: Sweet caramel and toasted nuts on the nose, with gentle citrus acidity and flavours of cocoa, black tea, and a soft, lingering finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eWe gave it an SCA cupping score of 79–81\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coffee Commune","offers":[{"title":"1KG","offer_id":46926339932329,"sku":"COF.GRE.PNGASAR8599","price":29.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/3369\/3097\/files\/PNG-NEBILYERVALLEY-AGRADE-HONEYPROCESS_9fd116f2-5fc7-4600-b204-fd81eb9e39e2.jpg?v=1773883840","url":"https:\/\/privatecollection.coffee\/products\/png-asaro-b-grade-washed","provider":"Private Coffee Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}