Old Spike - Kongo - Papua New Guinea Washed

Origin

Papua New Guinea

Variety

Arusha, Bourbon, Typica

Processing

Washed

Altitude

1,400-1,900 MASL

Roast Profile

Omni

Taste Notes

Notes of Orchard fruits, Caramel and Sweet Spices.

Coffee Facts

Kongo Coffee Ltd. is a locally owned coffee export company. Based primarily in Simbu province, it has been in operation for twenty years. DRWakefield and Kongo have been working together for almost as long. The company is involved in coffee buying, processing, roasting and exporting. Fundamental to Kongo Coffee’s business practices is to be involved in community and social activities related to improving the lives of all contributing smallholders and their families. CEO Jerry Kapka says: “Kongo see itself as having a very special obligation towards our people.

As well as contributing to community projects, we provide direct employment to 85 people during the off-season, with the number increasing to around 200 during the peak coffee season months. We also support our coffee producers directly in many ways: assisting with purchases of coffee de-puplers, building materials, motor vehicle loans and agricultural education”. In 2023, DRWakefield reached out to Kongo coffee to ask how our coffee purchases could help contribute to the positive impact Kongo have amongst their communities. As with many coffee projects at origin, producers and export partners know best when it comes to generating impact.