Timor-Leste Organic Single Origin

Varietal: Bourbon, Timor Hybrid, Typica
Type: 100% Arabica, Organic
Producer: Cooperativa Café Timor (CCT), small-scale family farms
Elevation: 1,200 to 1,600 m.a.s.l
Process: Washed
Region: Ermera and Ainaro districts
Country: Timor-Leste
Score: 82.50+
Cup Profile: Caramel, Tobacco Leaf, Nutmeg, Quince & Tamarind

Timor-Leste's path to independence was one of the most harrowing of the modern era, a decades-long struggle for self-determination marked by immense sacrifice and resilience. Since independence in 2002, the country has been rebuilding, and coffee has played a central role in that recovery. This organic coffee comes from Cooperativa Café Timor (CCT), a cooperative founded in 1994 that brings together more than 20,000 small-scale family farms. Guided by organic and fair trade principles, CCT backs its farmers with health services, training, and programs for gender and social inclusion, helping these families build real independence, cup by cup.

Beyond coffee, CCT is the country's biggest private health provider, running more than 30 clinics and mobile outreach sites that see about 20,000 farmers every month. Over the years it has delivered more than two million consultations, from immunisation and family planning to antenatal care. Every bag supports livelihoods and wellbeing across these communities, as well as delivering great quality in the cup.

The coffee is grown in the Ermera and Ainaro districts, high in the Timorese interior at 1,200 to 1,600 metres above sea level. At this altitude, cooler temperatures and fertile volcanic soils slow cherry development, building natural sweetness and aromatic complexity into the bean long before processing begins. Grown organically on small family plots, the coffee is processed using the washed method, pulped, fermented, and sun-dried to produce a clean, expressive cup that lets the terroir speak clearly. Every lot is sorted by hand to keep quality consistent.

In the cup, this Timor-Leste organic single origin is warm, layered and deeply satisfying. Caramel sweetness leads, with tobacco leaf and nutmeg adding depth and a gentle spice, while quince and tamarind bring a fruity, tangy lift. Medium acidity and a medium-heavy body make it a coffee for those who love something substantial and complex, equally at home as a rich espresso, a slow plunger on a cold morning, or a smooth, full-flavoured filter brew.

• Organic: chemical-free, Timorese highland farming
• Cooperative-grown by Cooperativa Café Timor, uniting over 20,000 small-scale family farms
• Community impact: supports health services, farmer training and social inclusion across Timor-Leste
• Low food miles from source to roaster
• Roasted with care in Māpua, Nelson, New Zealand

Tasting Notes: Caramel, tobacco leaf, nutmeg, quince & tamarind
Suitable For: Espresso, Filter, Plunger, Stovetop, Aeropress