East Timor: Timor Leste Taurema

This small lot of coffee from Taurema village comes by way of the group who run the Daurfusu mill in Dukurai. The main difference here, is that each individual farmer in Taurema 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. The Taurema farmer group is 16 members, totaling roughly 100 hectares of land between them, though much of that is devoted to vegetables. Taurema is a versatile coffee that proved to function well as both brewed coffee and espresso. This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee and an excellent choice for espresso.

Cupping Notes: Nougat, pistachio, tobacco leaf, amaretto, and Bakers chocolate

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

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

Varietal: Timor Hybrid, Typica

Region: Taurema Village, Eraulo, Letefoho

Altitude: 1900 - 2000 meters

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

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

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Sourced from the Taurema farmer group in the Eraulo region of Letefoho, this East Timor: Timor Leste Taurema offering highlights the unique profile of the Timor Hybrid varietal. Cultivated at high elevations between 1900 and 2000 meters, the beans are prepared using the washed method, a technique that typically emphasizes a clean cup profile and highlights the inherent acidity of the coffee cherry. You can learn more about how different processing methods influence the final cup in our educational guide.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this lot presents a complex sensory experience featuring notes of nougat, pistachio, tobacco leaf, amaretto, and bakers chocolate. When evaluating these specific characteristics, we recommend referencing our flavor wheel to better identify the nuances within the cup. This selection serves as a compelling example of the distinct character found in the high-altitude landscapes of East Timor.