Exports

Norfolk Island has many exports waiting to be discovered

** COFFEE

Norfolk Island hosts ground to a new coffee lovers paradise

Situated on a remote South Pacific island stretching a tiny 5km by 8km, The Norfolk Isand Coffee Plantation is situated exclusively on Norfolk Island producing 100% Arabica coffee.  The plantation nestles in the valley of Mt Pitt  where it is sheltered  from cool fresh oeean breezes of  Anson Bay  by the one hundred year old native  towering majestic Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla). forest ion the Mt Pitt side, giving the coffee beans a wisp of cool crisp island  air that  combines together with all natural elements to produce the finest  Arabica coffee.The coffee naturally and organically grown , is handpicked when the beans have ripened .  The natural island elements of an extinct volcano internwined  with anunpolluted environmen, with it’s clean soil, air  water quality, and with cool oceanic breezes makes the growing of coffee even more exciting and specialised  as this is the first true Island Blend of Arabica coffee. Toffee trees have thrived from these resources and produced healthy and plentiful cherry harvests. These God-given resources motivates the owners  to look after the coffee  trees and process the beans with a high degree of care and dedication to produce the finest coffee of the highest quality. The roasting stage takes place on order to ensure our customers receive the freshest coffee possible.he coffees’ imitable smooth flavour is the result of the exceptional location and a dedicated and vigilant process.

 
Specialists are keen to see Norfolk Island export their products to the World.

About Coffea arabica

Attractive shrubby evergreen to 2.5m.
Suitable for tropical to warm temperature climates.
Harvest beans June to August when bright red. Fertilise and water regularly in November-March growing period.
Evergreen shrubby tree with ornamental foliage and berries. Can be used indoors.

FEATURES: Pointed oval glossy dark green foliage has prominent decorative vein pattern.
Clusters of fragrant white· flowers in Summer. The ripe fruit are bright red, sometimes yellow, berries each containing two coffee beans.
Self pollinating. Around 2.5m tall and 1-2m wide in sub/tropical climates.
Remains smaller, around 50-75cm tall, if used as an indoor foliage plant.

CONDITIONS: Suited to rich fertile moist free draining soils in a warm sunny site. Best in climates above 5°C.
Tolerant of pruning. Protect from strong wind. Water and fertilise well.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Enrich soil with compost and manure in a thick mulch to reduce weeds. Shear plants at 1-2m height after harvest to keep at a manageable height.