Profiles in Life: Mama Warreh
A Series of Profile's from our farmers in Papua New Guineans.
Meet Mama Warreh, a dedicated smallholder coffee farmer from Marawaka, PNG. Her hands tell stories of hard work and tradition, nurturing each coffee bean with care and expertise since the introduction of coffee. I had the privilege of purchasing dried parchment coffee beans from Mama Warreh, like all of our farmers Marawaka coffee is carefully handpicked, stone pulped, sun dried and roasted. This attention to detail creates a unique flavor experience you can only get with artisanal coffee. Its the knowing that every sip of my morning brew carries the essence of her craftsmanship and the soul of her land. This is more than just coffee—it’s a testament to the art of artisanal farming and the rich tapestry of flavors found in every bean
"I've given the strength of my youth to coffee even up to this day"
She'd been farming coffee for more than 40 years, she says she's still hopes for better prices and access to market for her coffee.
Wareh and her husband were some of the first coffee farmers in the region. She's still holding on to hope, I asked her why she didn't give up she responded to what else will I do to support my family and buy supplies of soap,oil and salt?
Coffee is the only commercial crop that grows in Marawaka that is not perishable, that can be transported for days and still be in good quality and can fetch a good price.
It is a struggle but it's a necessary struggle for survival.