The Brew Blog

Eastern Highlands is PNG's specialty heartland — red volcanic soils around Goroka producing full-bodied cups with red fruit and mild chocolate.

Wahgi Valley coffee is PNG's Western Highlands volume core — heavy-bodied, cocoa-forward cups from estates like Sigri and Kimel on alluvial-volcanic soils.

Kona coffee grows on a 30-mile strip of Mauna Loa's western slope. Here's the full guide: the belt, the microclimate, 100% Kona vs blend, and the flavor profile.

Ka'u coffee grows on Mauna Loa's southern slopes at higher altitudes than most Kona farms, often matching Kona quality at lower prices. Here's the full guide.

Apaneca-Ilamatepec coffee is El Salvador's premier growing region, producing Bourbon, Pacas, and Pacamara at 900–1,600 meters on volcanic highlands.

Alotepec-Metapán coffee grows in El Salvador's northern highland region near Guatemala, producing Bourbon, Pacas, and Pacamara on small farms at altitude.