My family grows coffee trees - How coffee is sold all over the world

Jul 17, 2026

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This document narrates the journey of coffee from its origin on family-owned coffee trees to its global distribution. The story follows Sonia, who lives in the Highlands and helps her family cultivate coffee. The process begins with the careful picking of ripe, red coffee cherries. These cherries are then transported to a factory in Mt. Hagen, where Sonia's father works to remove the skin, revealing the green coffee bean. The beans undergo a crucial washing process to eliminate slime, which can negatively impact the taste. Following the wash, the beans are spread on large sheets to dry in the sun. The most critical stage, roasting, is described as vital for achieving a good taste; improper roasting results in poor-quality coffee. The illustrated scene depicts the roasting of beans, highlighting its importance. Finally, the roasted beans are packed into coffee bags, ready for sale. Some bags are distributed within Papua New Guinea to local stores, while others are shipped internationally via large vessels, emphasizing the worldwide reach of their coffee products.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages18

Reading Time28 min

Coffee Production Process

Harvesting Cherries

Factory Processing

Washing and Drying

Roasting

Packaging and Distribution

FAQs

What is the first step in coffee production according to the text?

The first step is picking the coffee cherries when they are red and ripe.

Why are coffee beans washed?

Coffee beans are washed to remove the slime, which can make the coffee taste bad.

What is considered the most important step in coffee production?

Roasting is the most important step, as it greatly affects the final taste of the coffee.

Jul 17, 2026

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