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Timor-Leste Samoro

Roasted by North Star Coffee Roasters

Sessionable cup from an emerging origin with pear, sweet lemon and creamy nougat.

Timor-Leste Samoro — North Star Coffee Roasters
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pearsweet lemoncreamy nougat

From the roaster

Your morning coffee might only last ten minutes. The story behind it lasts a whole lot longer. Pear, sweet lemon and creamy nougat come together in a wonderfully sessionable cup that’s as rewarding to drink as it is to discover, introducing you to one of coffee’s most exciting emerging origins.

North Star Coffee Roasters

Context

North Star Coffee Roasters presents this Timor-Leste Samoro with a bright, fruit-forward profile centered on pear and sweet lemon—a citrus clarity that suggests careful processing and roasting to highlight the origin's delicate characteristics. The addition of creamy nougat rounds out the cup, offering textural balance against the brighter top notes.

Timor-Leste's unique geographic position and evolving coffee culture make lots from this origin increasingly sought by specialty roasters. This combination of stone fruit, citrus, and creamy sweetness reflects an approachable yet nuanced expression. Explore the flavor wheel to deepen your tasting vocabulary and discover how these notes connect within the coffee's broader sensory profile.

Buy — $13 from North Star Coffee Roasters

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Timor-Leste Samoro taste like?

Expect tasting notes of pear, sweet lemon, and creamy nougat.

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