{"product_id":"png-tungei-selection-a","title":"PNG - TUNGEI SELECTION A - WASHED","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"\u003eCOFFEE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eA vibrant and complex cup from the highlands of Papua New Guinea, with bright floral aromas and notes of brown sugar and stone fruit. Flavours of red apple, plum, and chocolate are complemented by a medium body, lively acidity, and a clean, lingering finish. This single-origin lot highlights the distinct clarity and regional character PNG coffees are celebrated for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eAbout the Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"811\"\u003ePNG Tungei Selection A is sourced from smallholder farmers in the Tungei region of the Eastern Highlands, a high-altitude area known for producing specialty-grade Arabica. Farms here are typically small, family-run operations that prioritise careful harvesting and post-harvest management. This lot represents the best cherries from the region, selected for consistency and cup quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCultivation and Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eCoffee in Tungei grows at elevations between 1,500 and 1,850 masl, where fertile volcanic soils and cool mountain climates allow cherries to mature slowly, developing complex sugars and flavours. Farmers cultivate primarily Typica and Arusha varietals, hand-picking ripe cherries and processing them using fully washed methods. Beans are fermented to remove mucilage, thoroughly washed, and dried on raised beds, which enhances clarity, sweetness, and balance in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe Legacy of Coffee in Papua New Guinea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eCoffee has been a cornerstone of rural livelihoods in PNG since the 1930s, supporting smallholder communities and local economies. The country’s rugged terrain and high-altitude regions produce coffees with unique regional profiles, prized for their clarity, bright acidity, and expressive flavours. Despite logistical challenges and variable infrastructure, PNG farmers continue to deliver high-quality specialty lots that reflect the heritage and dedication of their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eCOFFEE GRADE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selection A\u003cbr data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eFARM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smallholder farms\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eVARIETAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typica, Arusha\u003cbr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003ePROCESSING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Washed\u003cbr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eALTITUDE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500–1,850 masl\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eOWNER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various smallholder farmers\u003cbr data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eREGION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tungei, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eCupping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2296\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAromas of brown sugar and floral notes. Flavours of red apple, plum, and chocolate. Medium body, lively acidity, and a clean, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coffee Commune","offers":[{"title":"1KG","offer_id":46979386245289,"sku":"COF.GRE.PNGTUNG1603","price":35.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/3369\/3097\/files\/PNG-TUNGEI-SELECTION-A.jpg?v=1776746882","url":"https:\/\/privatecollection.coffee\/products\/png-tungei-selection-a","provider":"Private Coffee Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}