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888 Blend (Filter or Espresso)

Molasses | Salted Caramel | Cocoa

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The 888 blend takes its name from a number symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in many Asian cultures. We think it's a fitting tribute to the transformation of coffee farming happening in Papua New Guinea.

This lot comes from smallholder farmers working with Kindeng Estate along the Lamari River, where 0.25 to 4-hectare plots sit between 1,700 and 2,000 meters above sea level. They're growing heirloom varieties like Arusha, Blue Mountain, Bourbon, and Typica. Classic cultivars that thrive at this altitude.

The remarkable quality here didn't happen overnight. It's the result of extensive work with producer groups, focusing on the fundamentals: improved picking, pulping, sorting, fermentation, and drying - supported by ongoing extension services from the importer, Sucafina.

This Papua New Guinea coffee is versatile and works as a standalone. It shines on both espresso and filter, and reminds us of toffee, chocolate, lots of salted caramel. 

It’s the kind of cup that feels warm, strong, steady, and maybe a little lucky too.

250g bag or 2.27kg. Roasted in Toronto, Ontario. 

Orders placed by Sunday @ 11:59pm EST will be roasted Monday to Wednesday and shipped as soon as possible. Orders process and ship out within 2-5 business days.

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ORIGIN DEEP DIVE

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's coffee story began in 1926 when Jamaican Blue Mountain seeds arrived in the country's southeast. Unlike most coffee origins shaped by colonial plantations, PNG developed differently. Coffee mostly grew on tiny family plots, sometimes with as few as 20 trees scattered among other crops.

The industry gained momentum in the late 1960s and 70s as infrastructure improved, and Brazil's coffee shortage in the mid-70s turned global attention to PNG. Production peaked in 1998, accounting for nearly half of agricultural exports. But the following decades brought struggle: plummeting global prices and crumbling infrastructure sent production spiraling downward. Between 2012 and 2016, PNG's global market share nearly halved, dropping from 1% to just 0.53%.

Now, the tide is turning. Specialty roasters are investing in direct partnerships, focusing on quality over quantity. Since 2018, both production volume and quality scores have been climbing. Papua New Guinea is reclaiming its place as a producer of exceptional coffee.

What's exciting about this coffee

The 888 is the kind of coffee that just works. Sourced from smallholder farmers along PNG's Lamari River, this is a reliable, high-quality cup that delivers day after day. The name, symbolizing prosperity, reflects the dedicated work happening at origin through improved processing and farmer support.

It's forgiving across brewing methods and holds up beautifully to milk, making it perfect for cappuccinos and lattes without losing its character. Grown at high altitudes from classic heirloom varieties like Bourbon and Typica, it offers the clean, balanced profile PNG is known for, with enough body and sweetness to shine however you brew it.

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