Coffee Description
Comprised of Typica and Bourbon, this coffee is mellow and honey-like, with flavors of toasted hazelnut,
orange zest, guava, and sugarcane.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Medium
Roast Level according to Crema
Refers to the roast level in comparison with all the coffees on Crema.co.
Medium
Variety
Typica
Process
Washed
Elevation
1200-1500 masl
About PNG YUS of Papua New Guinea
In collaboration with Woodland Park Zoo and Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP), Caffe Vita presents this exclusive roast from the YUS Conservation Area of Papua New Guinea. YUS is an acronym of Yopno, Uruwa, and Som, the three main rivers that flow through the rugged and remote Huon Peninsula. This coffee was grown under native shade in the gardens of those who have pledged their land for conservation.
Through a community based approach, TKCP has worked with local landowners to establish over 180,000 acres of protected land, home to the endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Due to its remote location, the people of YUS have struggled to generate income for health care, education, and other necessities. TKCP approached Caffe Vita some nine years ago with the idea of working together to address this challenge by establishing a sustainable coffee program.
Since then, Caffe Vita has been working hand in hand with the farmers of YUS and members of TKCP to improve quality and bring this amazing coffee to market. The land of YUS is ideally suited for cultivation with its altitude, rich organic soil, heirloom varietals, and tropical climate. The challenge has been to refine processing methods, create better drying conditions, and ultimately find a way to transport the coffee from the isolated mountains of YUS to our roasting facility in Seattle, Washington. Through this process we have been warmly welcomed into the YUS community. It is an honor and privilege to roast this remarkable coffee and share in creating a better future for their families and the conservation of their land.
Our coffee expert
Aubrey Mills
6+ years experience as Coffee Taster, Wholesale Director, barista and Coffee Quality Director.
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe.
She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.”
Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
had this to say:
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe. She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.” Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
"Notably sweet with a touch of roast, this coffee is balanced and approachable to most palates. I taste marshmallow spread, filbert hazelnut and spun honey. This finish is long and dry and would pair delightfully with milk if that is your preference, but certainly doesn't need any!"
Caffe Vita
From their beginnings at the base of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, independent, locally-owned Caffe Vita has been roasting coffee since 1995. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Before sustainability and fair trade became buzzwords, they were helping pioneer the Farm Direct movement, because they’re not just passionate about good coffee. They’re committed to developing long-term, mutually fruitful relationships with the farmers who grow that coffee. This mission leads them all over the globe in search of exceptional coffees, and every coffee they purchase must have a fully traceable path from farm to roaster.
Caffe Vita now operates nine cafes including roasteria cafes in New York City and Portland. But expansion has not changed their commitment to sustainability for farmers or their own community. They offer Public Brew School classes on how to brew better coffee at home, and work with many charities in their area, including Farestart, Arts Corps, Food Lifeline, Music Cares, and more.
