Kunjin – Papua New Guinea

Chocolate Almonds • Honeycomb • Silky

Kunjin is a welcoming introduction to one of the world's most distinctive coffee origins.

Produced by smallholder farmers throughout the Western Highlands, this washed lot offers comforting chocolate notes and silky finish.

Grown at high elevations and carefully processed, it's an approachable brew with remarkable depth of flavour.

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Kunjin – Papua New Guinea

Varietal

Arusha, Typica, Bourbon

Process

Washed

Altitude

1400 - 1900m

Origin

Wahgi Valley, Papua New Guinea

People & Place

Various Smallholders, Kunjin

Kunjin comes from smallholder coffee producers in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands, where families farm 1–2 hectare plots with about 2,500 coffee trees per hectare. They grow coffee alongside household crops, and cherries are processed at local stations for export. This community effort helps small producers access specialty markets while maintaining regional coffee diversity.

The Land

Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands

Nestled in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands, the Wahgi Valley is among the country's top coffee regions. Coffee grows between 1,400 and 1,900 meters, where cool temperatures slow cherry ripening, enhancing sweetness and complexity. Rugged terrain and remote farms have fostered a unique coffee culture. Smallholder farms produce balanced coffees with gentle acidity and sweetness.

Brew Methods & Recommendations

A roast-specific recipe is in the works — usually ready two weeks after each coffee release. Our brew guides are built on the same principles as our recipes. Start here, dial in your grind, and check back for more nuance.

Drip

Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320g
Temperature: 30 seconds off the boil
Grind Size: Universal Medium
Brew Time: 3:15-3:30 minutes

Espresso

Ratio: 1:2
Coffee: 20g
Water: 40g
Brew Time: 27 seconds
Rest Period: Min. 7 days

Immersion

Brewer: French Press
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 30g
Water: 450g
Temperature: 30 seconds off the boil
Grind Size: Universal Medium
Brew Time: 4 minutes