Peter Seed, Asaro EHP, Washed

Peter “Seed” (Yayuho, meaning “tree seed” in the local language) runs one of several old estate-style farms in the Asaro district of the Eastern Highlands. These properties trace back nearly a century to colonial Australian plantings, and while many are now absorbed into smallholder networks, Peter’s remains distinct.

With some of the original trees still standing—though thick-trunked, gnarled, and scarcely productive—Peter and his wife Elizabeth believe their farm holds some early Arabica plantings of Typica and Bourbon coexisting with the newer Mundo Novo and Arusha (K7) varieties. Regardless of the precise ratios, as the estate has adopted a more disciplined, slow-drying approach and invested in expanded drying infrastructure, quality has followed suit, and we remain excited about the place's potential for the future.