Starbucks Unveils Medium Roast Coffee from Papua New Guinea in India

Starbucks has introduced a new single-origin coffee, Papua New Guinea Highlands, to its India portfolio. The limited-edition offering is a medium roast blend made with arabica beans cultivated in the remote, volcanic highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Priced at Rs 2,000 for whole beans and Rs 75 as an espresso beverage, the coffee is available for a limited period at select Starbucks locations across India. Customers can choose to enjoy the coffee brewed fresh, served iced, or as an espresso.

Featuring tasting notes of sugarcane and black cardamom, the Papua New Guinea Highlands blend is described as having a smooth body and balanced acidity. The company noted that the new offering caters to consumers who seek complexity and refinement in their coffee choices.

Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s more isolated coffee-growing regions, with farming traditions rooted in smallholder coffee gardens where families typically grow a few trees alongside food crops such as bananas and legumes. Starbucks highlighted that the blend supports its ongoing efforts to invest in origin communities through its Farmer Support Centers, which focus on sustainable farming practices and long-term quality improvements.

The packaging design draws inspiration from the cultural and agricultural heritage of Papua New Guinea. It incorporates wave-like lines symbolizing water and a rich color palette that mirrors the national flag. At the center of the design is a coffee bean motif, representing the farmers and generations of cultivation behind the product.

Vibhor Mishra, Coffee Ambassador for Asia Pacific and China at Starbucks said, “We are dedicated to sourcing the highest quality arabica coffee from around the world and sharing those exceptional experiences with our customers. Papua New Guinea Highlands reflects that philosophy, an origin defined by care, culture, and craftsmanship at every step of the journey.”

With this addition, Starbucks continues to expand its premium coffee range in India, offering new origin experiences to coffee drinkers in the country.