Papua New Guinea coffee comes to Melbourne!
Papua New Guinea: Story & Supply
Explore the diversity of PNG’s coffees, brought to you direct from the exporters.
Past event:
Free panel discussion and cupping
We were thrilled to bring an opportunity to explore the rich stories and delicious coffees of our close producing neighbor, Papua New Guinea.
On Tuesday, March 18th, 50 attendees gathered to learn more about Papua New Guinea’s vibrant coffee-producing landscape directly from a panel of exporters and representatives from the Coffee Industry Corporation.
The event began with a panel conversation featuring coffee professionals who shared insights into Papua New Guinea’s coffee landscape, regions, histories, and coffee offerings. Each exporter had the chance to share about their work and experiences, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of this unique origin which has long been a source of quality coffee for Australian roasters.
Following the panel, attendees explored a wide range of coffee samples from these producers, tasting live lots alongside the very people who bring the coffee to market. The evening continued with lively discussions, socializing over drinks and snacks, and meaningful connections between Australian coffee industry professionals and PNG producers and exporters.
It was an exciting and uplifting event, bringing together passionate coffee professionals to celebrate the diversity and quality of coffee.
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 7:30pm
Location: Code Black Coffee HQ - 15/17 Weston St, Brunswick
Limited spots available - sign up for your free tickets now!
All sold out? Email us at info@openflor.coffee to check on spare tickets.
Meet the Exporters!
Jiwaka Coffee Limited
Jiwaka Province
Specialty green bean processor working with small holder farmers to create unique tasting coffee.Our ethos helps to keep our company focused on creating dignity and respect by empowering all who work with us to consistently produce high quality coffee that will enable them to create prosperity and to facilitate a culture of holistic development growth. The practical implementation of this is in how we care for our people, planet and the continuous commitment to prosperity and how each coffee community defines and works toward achieving this.
General Manager - Emma Wakpi
emmawakpi@gmail.com
Wia Trading
Morobe Province
We work directly with smallholder coffee producers in the high altitudes of the Sarawaget Range in Morobe Province to produce single-origin and organic Arabica coffee, process into green beans, and export to markets in the USA, Australia, Korea, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
Managing Director - Joel Waramboi
joel.waramboi@wiaholdings.com
Kosem Coffee Limited
Jiwaka Province
Kosem Limited is a nationally owned coffee buying, processing and exporting company. Kosem Limited was established by John Munnull in Jiwaka in the 80’s buying parchment coffee in the North and South
Waghi Districts of the province, providing an avenue for local farmers to sell their dry coffee.
General Manager - Mark Munnull
mark@kosem.com
Wapenamanda
Enga Province
Wapenamanda Coffee Exports Ltd proudly sources its premium coffee from the highlands of Enga Province in Papua New Guinea. We support smallholders by providing fair market access, promoting community development initiatives, and investing in infrastructure and educational programs. Our dedication to quality and sustainability ensures that customers worldwide enjoy exceptional coffee, while supporting the livelihoods of the farmers who produce it.
Managing Director - Patrick Komba
info@wapenamandacoffee.com.pg
Niugini Coffee Tea & Spice
Morobe Province
Niugini Coffee Tea & Spice is a specialty coffee exporter that has been in business for over 30 years. With extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain and risk management, NCTS has been operating under some of the most difficult conditions in PNG. The company believes in close contact with supply chains and cooperatives and supports certified coffees ensuring social and environmental responsible practices.
Coffee Dividion Manager - Sebastian Pako
spako@agmark.com.pg
Togoba Coffee
Western Highlands Province
Togoba Kofi Limited (TKL) was founded in August 2022 by businessman and entrepreneur, Mr. Fredrick Koldop.In just under two years, TKL has established local and international coffee markets.Through the commitment of very supportive staff, TKL has been granted an Export License by the CIC Board
Marketing Manager - Janet Gioven
Manager - Joe Strathern
jstrathern@togobakofi.com
Nowek Coffee
Eastern Highlands Province
We are a family owned and operated coffee producing company located in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. We are committed to producing and supplying quality Arabica beans sourced from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, through our long term partnerships with local farmers. We believe in the longevity of sustainable practices, investing in education and improving the communities we are involved in.
General Manager - Terry Shelly
terry@nowekcoffee.com
Colbran CoffeeLands
Eastern Highlands Province
Colbran Coffeelands is located in the Kainantu region of the eastern Highlands Province.Ben Colbran started the farm in 1963.Today Bens son, Nichol Colbran owns and operates the farm using traditional processing systems. Maticulous attention to quality assurance and disciplined processing systems produce a quality PNG estate coffee.
Senior Quality Control Officer - Esther Vialeahy
esther.coffeelands@gmail.com
Discover the Papua New Guinea Producing Regions
The coffee provinces of
Papua New Guinea
Situated just to the north of Australia, Papua New Guinea'sdiverse and dramatic landscapes is home to 10 key coffee-producing provinces.
Quality Bourbon, Typica and Blue Mountain Arabica varietals planted throughout the high altitudes of PNG’s coffee lands provide a strong foundation for delicious specialty coffees and the multitude of unique micro-climates offer an exciting range of flavour profiles to discover.
