{"product_id":"simbai-balus-kopi-simbai-papua-new-guinea","title":"Simbai Balus Kopi - Simbai, Papua New Guinea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePapua New Guinea’s rugged mountainous landscape, enriched by fertile volcanic soil, provides optimal conditions for cultivating high-quality Arabica coffee. Also known as Simbai Airplane Coffee, Balus Kopi coffees have to be flown after processing from high remote villages requiring a level of complicated transport via airplane from primitive mountain-top airstrips to the central distribution warehouses in the valleys below.  With over 85% of the coffees from the region being harvested from very small terraced farms or gardens, the growers have a very keen attention and direct oversight to the daily progress of their coffee crop and harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing is completed through a washed method after a 30-36 hour ferment in the whole coffee fruit after harvest but prior to processing, then dried on raised beds for 4-6 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cup, a mild wine-like acidity with tropical fruit forward flavors (stone fruit, tart mango) and gentle molasses, bittersweet chocolate and nutty overtones creates a balanced profile.  As the coffee cools the acidity becomes less notable as the very mild sweetness and nutty earthiness comes forward.  Notable buttery or ultra-smooth mouth feel is a well know characteristic of these beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madang Province in Papua New Guinea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed process, raised beds drying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typica and Bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eElevation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600 - 1900 meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown as single origin on small shareholder farms and gardens, combined during processing, European preparation (hand sorted).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImported Under Fair Practice Standards and Price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortex Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean","offer_id":45652809449668,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Grind (Espresso)","offer_id":45652809482436,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Grind (Drip Brewer\/Pour Over\/Aeropress)","offer_id":45652809515204,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse Grind (French Press\/Cold Brew, Percolater)","offer_id":45652809547972,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/0484\/3590\/files\/IMG_44362.jpg?v=1767623453","url":"https:\/\/www.vortexroasters.com\/products\/simbai-balus-kopi-simbai-papua-new-guinea","provider":"Vortex Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}