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Back from the Road, Part 1: Papua New Guinea, Baroida

8-17-11

After the coffee goes through the dry mill, it's hand sorted. Photo by Tim Hill.

Buyer & Quality Manager Tim Hill made his first trip to Papua New Guinea a few weeks back. On his journey halfway around the world, Tim visited the Colbran family and their farm Baroida, as well as their coffee-producing projects, Tairora and Lamari, and toured the incredible expanse that is the Eastern Highlands.

In a photo narrative on Flickr, Tim documents the Colbran's production process and shares his insight into Baroida – the coffee that changed his opinion (for the better) on the state of coffees from Papua New Guinea – and the dedicated people who produce it. Stay tuned for Part Two: the Western Highlands.

Best,
Nathan

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Finca El Puente
Catuai
Counter Culture Direct Trade Certified
Finca El Puente is a special coffee and truly close to our hearts. We discovered it on our very first trip to Honduras, fell in love with it then, and have been head over heels ever since. Moisés Herrera and Marysabel Caballero – the couple who run the farm – have become like family, and this year they continued the tradition of refining an already-great coffee. This harvest of Finca El Puente brings lighter purple-lavender and plum notes, black cherry, sugar cane sweetness, and toasted nut in the finish. View map.

Regularly $15.75

$14.75 (per 12 oz bag)

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