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PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Kimel (R.T.O)

by the coffee roaster · sydney, australia

expect mushroom-savoury. this is papua new guinea – kimel (r.t.o), a washed papua new guinea from the coffee roaster.

mushroom-savoury
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the bean

origin
papua new guinea
region
western highlands
process
washed
varietal
bourbon, typica
status
in stock
the kimel is a washed bourbon and typica from the western highlands of papua new guinea, processed using the washed method, which strips the fruit before drying and tends to produce a clean, defined cup. the result here leans savoury and earthy, with a mushroom-forward character that sets it apart from brighter, fruit-led coffees. it suits drinkers who prefer grounded, savoury cups over sweet or floral ones. a filter brew, such as a cafetière or pour over, will keep the profile transparent and let those earthy, savoury qualities come through clearly without over-extraction muddying the cup.

common questions

What does PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Kimel (R.T.O) taste like?

this coffee has a distinctly savoury, mushroom-forward flavour profile, making it an earthy, grounded cup rather than a sweet or fruity one. it suits those who enjoy darker, more umami-leaning coffees.

How is PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Kimel (R.T.O) grown and processed?

it is grown in the western highlands of papua new guinea using bourbon and typica varietals, and processed using the washed method, which removes the fruit before drying to produce a cleaner, more defined cup.

How should I brew PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Kimel (R.T.O)?

a filter method such as pour over or cafetière is well suited to this coffee, as it keeps the cup transparent and allows the savoury, mushroom-forward character to come through without over-extraction.

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