Besides being famous for its unique culture and tourist destinations, Papua also has coffee as another attraction. You can find many good grade Papua coffee beans, so it deserves to be called one of the best coffee beans in the world.
The statement has evidence because the European market has begun to look at the best coffee beans from Papua for their unique aroma and taste. Let’s learn about 4 famous Papuan coffee in the following article!
4 Famous Papuan Coffee in The World
As stated in the opening, Papua still has much-hidden potential and needs to be explored. One of its attractions that is starting to get the attention of coffee mania is its premium coffee beans.
The statement came from the Head of the Papua Province Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs, and Manpower Office, Omah Laduani Ladamay, on November 12, 2021.
So, what types of Papuan coffee have the best quality, like coffee from other regions in Indonesia?
1. Moanemani Coffee
Moanemani coffee is arabica coffee grown organically on the plantations of the Mee Tribe, Dogiyai Regency, Papua, which are located on mountain slopes, near forests, and in community housing areas.
The popularity of coffee originating from Moanemani is relatively high in countries such as Germany, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
The presence of this coffee in your cup was brought by missionaries who came in the 1960s.
Arabica coffee was their choice due to the position of Dogiyai Regency, which is 1000-2000 meters above sea level. As a result, this coffee has a unique flavor, a blend of chocolate, spices, caramel, and nuts.
2. Bintang Mountains Coffee
Not only famous for being the location of the highest mountain in Indonesia, but the Jayawijaya Mountains also have a mountain area that produces world-famous coffee beans, namely on Mount Bintang.
Bintang Mountains coffee is deliberately grown at an altitude of 1800-2000 meters above sea level by farmers. This is because the farmers believe this position is the most appropriate for getting unique coffee beans.
The 18-23 Degrees Celsius temperature makes the harvest waiting time longer than other coffees. But this is what makes the taste of Bintang Mountains Coffee more interesting.
The flavor of the Bintang Mountains is quite sour, with nuances such as floral and chocolate.
3. Amungme Coffee
The Amungme tribe cultivates this coffee at an average altitude of 2500 meters above sea level in the Timika Regency area, Papua.
The Amungme people grow coffee in several places, namely Tsinga, Hoya ,Oroanop, and Banti. This tribal community still maintains the traditional coffee planting method by intercropping systems and not using artificial plant fertilizers.
The taste of this coffee is unique due to the combination of the altitude of the land, gold-bearing soil, and organic environment. The acidity level of this coffee is lower and sweet, and the aftertaste is like mocha.
4. Baliem Coffee
This last coffee is one of the favorites of coffee enthusiasts and is famous as BBCoffee (Baliem Blue Coffee) or Wamena Coffee.
The Baliem cultivation area is in a low spot, about 1500 meters above sea level, so it has different characteristics compared to Papuan coffee in the highlands.
The flavor is a blend of bitter, sour, and a touch of sweetness. Uniquely, the aroma of the coffee is more like the aroma of flowers and chocolate. Fans of strong coffee will love the brewing color of Baliem Coffee, as it is dark and intense.
All of the Papua coffee beans above have their uniqueness and appeal. If you are interested in trying, tasting one by one this natural wealth of Papua can be an option.
