FILTER OF THE MONTH: COFFEELAB - Papua New Guinea Sigri A Washed Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Papua New Guinea, roasted in Warsaw by CoffeeLab. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. In the cup, you can expect the hints of dark grapes, halva and thyme.

Origin: Papua New Guinea

Region: Waghi Tal

Farm: Plantation Sigri

Variety: Typica, Arusha

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 1550 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE COFFEE AND THE PLANTATION

The Sigri plantation in the Waghi Valley (Western Highlands) has been operating since the 1950s and is the largest single coffee plantation in Papua New Guinea. Located at an altitude of over 1500 m a.s.l. on fertile, volcanic soils, it is a rare example of a full-scale plantation in a country dominated by small, backyard crops.

The site employs chemical-free practices with an emphasis on a sustainable approach and natural shading, which supports even ripening of the fruit. Harvesting is done by hand, selecting only fully ripe cherries, which allows the proper balance of sugars and acidity to be maintained at the raw material stage. The processing is a classic washed method with extended fermentation. The beans ferment for three days, during which they are rinsed daily, followed by an additional day of fermentation. After this stage, the coffee is sun-dried for a minimum of 21 days and undergoes multi-stage sorting, which translates into the clarity and repeatability of the profile.

ROASTER'S OPINION

The opinion of Filip Ślęczek – our head roaster: Papua New Guinea – we haven't had coffee from this region for several years. And when it finally appeared, it made its way to Coffeedesk! It is safe to say that this is an unusual daily coffee. You will find a lot of clean, halva-like sweetness, broken by the acidity of dark grapes (you certainly know the taste of thick grape skin), with the whole subtly seasoned with a hint of thyme. Diverse, as May weather tends to be, and something good for everyone!

COFFEE OF THE MONTH

Every month we pick two coffee specials – one for the espresso lovers, and the other for the pour-over sippers. Working directly with the roasteries, we deliver freshly roasted, unique coffee beans – always of the highest quality, at the lowest price you can get. What you get is also a thorough review, description, origin, and brewing guide.

The aim of the project is to get you acquainted with speciality coffees and various flavours they offer. Check out the coffees of this month!

RECIPE

• Method: Inverted Aeropress

• Dose: 17g

• Brewing time: 2:30 – end of brewing, 2:45 – end of pressing

• Temperature: 90°C

• Yield: 240 ml

• Grind: On an EK grinder: 9 -> fine, slightly finer than standard Aeropress grind

• Filter: Double

Thanks to the lower temperature and finer grind, the coffee comes out super sweet.