Timor Leste: Hadomi

This coffee is from a small farm group called "Hadomi", within the District of Ermera. Unlike some of our other coffees from Timor Leste that are processed at a central milling site, this lot is home processed, meaning the coffee cherry is harvested and processed down to dry parchment by each farmer. The coffee cherry is often depulped with handmade equipment (see photos) that removes the outer cherry. They then ferment the coffee in buckets or tanks to break down the sticky mucilage before drying on tarps or patios or tables. Elevation spans a range of 1400 to 1800 meters above sea level. Typical cultivars you see in this are are Timor Hybrid and Typica types, grown under natural shade of the local casuarina trees, which also act as a source of nitrogen for the coffee crops (what's often referred to as a "nitrogen fixer"). This is another beautiful Farm Gate coffee that is great as espresso.

Cupping Notes: Caramelized sugars, baking cocoa, the earthy sweetness of barley malt syrup, and tobacco notes

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

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

Varietal: Timor Hybrid, Typica

Region: Lekisala, Ermera Ditrict

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 Lekisala region of the Ermera District, the Timor Leste: Hadomi lot represents the unique profile of the Timor Hybrid varietal. Cultivated at elevations between 1400 and 1800 meters, this coffee is prepared using the washed process, a method that typically emphasizes a clean cup profile and highlights the inherent characteristics of the bean. You can learn more about how different processing methods influence the final cup in our technical guide.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this selection offers a distinct sensory experience defined by caramelized sugars, baking cocoa, and the earthy sweetness of barley malt syrup, rounded out by subtle tobacco notes. These descriptors often fall within the savory and sweet categories of the flavor wheel, providing a grounded, complex cup. As a representative of Timor Leste’s coffee production, this lot showcases the depth and traditional character often associated with the region's high-altitude harvests.