East Timor: Timor Leste Lekisala

Timor Leste (East Timor) is a consistent source of balanced, clean coffees and the first offering from the region for Top Cup. Lekisala is the name of the small community where this coffee is from. The farms represented in these lots are typically very small, with a high level of scrutiny and quality control implemented during post-harvest processing. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Caramel, milk chocolate with crisped rice, and a malic, green apple vibrance with hints of citrus peel

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

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

Varietal: Timor Hybrid, Typica

Region: Suca Eraulo, Ermera District

Altitude: 1400 – 1800 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 Suca Eraulo region of the Ermera District, the Timor Leste Lekisala represents a distinct expression of the Timor Hybrid varietal. This lot is prepared using the washed process, a technique that typically emphasizes a coffee's inherent acidity and structural clarity by removing the fruit pulp before drying. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final cup profile in our educational guide.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this selection balances deep, comforting sweetness with a bright, fruit-forward finish. The profile features notes of caramel and milk chocolate paired with the distinct crunch of crisped rice, rounded out by a malic, green apple vibrance and subtle citrus peel. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee aromatics, we recommend consulting our flavor wheel to help identify and categorize the nuances found in your brew.