East Timor: Timor Leste Hatletegeo

This lot of coffee from Hatletegeo village comes to us by way of the group who run the Daurfusu mill in Dukurai. The main difference here, is that each individual farmer in Hateletegeo are processing their own cherry down to dried parchment before delivering to Daurfusu, rather than selling as whole cherry. In one sense, the coffees are processed in a less uniform way, each by a different individual farmer. But the differences in technique from one farmer to the next also lends to difference, and interest, and can heighten cup complexity. The village of Taurema is located in Eraulo, Letefoho, and at 1900 to 2000 meters above sea level, it's the highest region our brokers is buying from. The Hatletegeo group is made up of around a dozen farmers, totaling roughly 100 hectares of land between them, though much of that is devoted to vegetables. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Sweetness of toasted sugar, and caramel, a mild herbal overlay, roasted nut accents, and hint of cinnamon stick

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour over, espresso

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietal: Timor Hybrid, Typica

Region: Hatletegeo

Altitude: 1900 – 2000 meters

Process: Wet processed (washed) and patio sun-dried

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the Hatletegeo region of Timor, this lot is produced by the Hatletegeo group and features the Timor Hybrid varietal. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and structural acidity of the bean, allowing the specific terroir of the 1900-2000 masl landscape to shine through. Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, the profile presents a comforting array of toasted sugar, caramel, and roasted nut accents, balanced by a mild herbal overlay and a subtle hint of cinnamon stick. When evaluating these complex layers, drinkers may find it helpful to consult the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances within the cup. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, this particular selection highlights the depth and sweetness achievable through careful cultivation and precise processing in the Timor region.