This coffee originates from the Simbai Region of Papua New Guinea, grown at 1600-1900 meters above sea level by various smallholder farmers. The varieties are Bourbon and Typica, processed using the washed method. The micro-lot is named Papua New Guinea Simbai Balus Kopi AX 2023, harvested between April and July. Many smallholders process their cherry at home with hand-powered pulpers, fermenting the beans for around 36 hours before washing off the mucilage and setting them out to dry. The coffee features flavor notes of dried cherry, pecan, and dark chocolate, with a well-balanced profile, moderate acidity, and full-bodied, buttery quality.
Origin
Simbai (Papua New Guinea)
Flavor Notes
Dark Chocolate, Caramelized, Dried Cherry, Pecan, Green Tea
Pair Cupworks is a specialty micro roastery in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Kimhak Em and Eugenia Tai. Kimhak brings over 30 years of food service experience and a culinary background; Eugenia combines structural engineering with commercial illustration and handles the brand's visual identity. They began roasting in 2017, initially selling beans online while working day jobs, and opened their first coffee bar in 2020. Food & Wine Magazine named them Best Coffee Roaster in the state in 2022. They roast in small batches with the goal of developing clean flavours that respect the work of farmers and producers. Wholesale clients now stretch across the US and into Europe and Asia.
