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Papua New Guinea remains one of my (Wesley) favorite origins because of the vast range of flavors and the exciting work of the producers that grow there. This slow dried washed process is a perfect example of this. By processing in a way that adapts to its climate and geography we get complex candy-like sweetness throughout the cup. This is an example of how quality and innovation can create incredible consistency and delicious coffee. We taste: honeydew, meyer lemon, and brown sugar.
About the Producer:
Mong Coffee, led by Rexson Raguni (Rex) in Papua New Guinea’s Western Highlands, is one of the clearest examples of what becomes possible when process control meets long-term vision. In 2024 Rex became the first in PNG to implement slow drying at exportable scale, extending dry times to stabilize moisture, guard against fade, and enhance cup quality.
Despite challenges in a cash-driven economy, the results proved that patience pays: slow-dried lots achieved higher scores, and with them higher prices. His consistency has since become a model for neighboring leaders, demonstrating that premiums tied to cup quality are real and achievable. For 2025, Rex has expanded shaded drying space and added natural processing to his repertoire, alongside larger volumes of slow-dried washed. Early deliveries suggest ~200 bags of slow-dried washed and ~50–70 bags of naturals this season. At Mong Coffee’s drying patios you’ll find raised beds, shade nets, and Rex himself—always with a temperature gun in hand—closely monitoring every stage.
Country: Papua New Guinea
Crop Year: 2025
Producer: Mong Coffee
Traceable To: ~8 farms and 6 collection points
Region: Western Highlands
Process: Washed Slow Drying
Varietals: Blue Mountain, Mundo Novo, Caturra
Altitude: 1,850 MASL
Production Volume: 61 bags
Certifications: None
Pricing Transparency
• “C” Market at Booking: $3.68/lb
• FOB Payment Over “C”: $0.55/lb
• Total FOB Paid: $4.23/lb
• Adrift Paid: $6.36/lb
Papua New Guinea remains one of my (Wesley) favorite origins because of the vast range of flavors and the exciting work of the producers that grow there. This slow dried washed process is a perfect example of this. By processing in a way that adapts to its climate and geography we get complex candy-like sweetness throughout the cup. This is an example of how quality and innovation can create incredible consistency and delicious coffee. We taste: honeydew, meyer lemon, and brown sugar.
About the Producer:
Mong Coffee, led by Rexson Raguni (Rex) in Papua New Guinea’s Western Highlands, is one of the clearest examples of what becomes possible when process control meets long-term vision. In 2024 Rex became the first in PNG to implement slow drying at exportable scale, extending dry times to stabilize moisture, guard against fade, and enhance cup quality.
Despite challenges in a cash-driven economy, the results proved that patience pays: slow-dried lots achieved higher scores, and with them higher prices. His consistency has since become a model for neighboring leaders, demonstrating that premiums tied to cup quality are real and achievable. For 2025, Rex has expanded shaded drying space and added natural processing to his repertoire, alongside larger volumes of slow-dried washed. Early deliveries suggest ~200 bags of slow-dried washed and ~50–70 bags of naturals this season. At Mong Coffee’s drying patios you’ll find raised beds, shade nets, and Rex himself—always with a temperature gun in hand—closely monitoring every stage.
Country: Papua New Guinea
Crop Year: 2025
Producer: Mong Coffee
Traceable To: ~8 farms and 6 collection points
Region: Western Highlands
Process: Washed Slow Drying
Varietals: Blue Mountain, Mundo Novo, Caturra
Altitude: 1,850 MASL
Production Volume: 61 bags
Certifications: None
Pricing Transparency
• “C” Market at Booking: $3.68/lb
• FOB Payment Over “C”: $0.55/lb
• Total FOB Paid: $4.23/lb
• Adrift Paid: $6.36/lb