East Timor Washed Robusta

Molasses, amaretto, dried fig, bakers chocolate

Bag Weight	60 KG BAG
Harvest Season	2021/22
Status	Spot
Lot Number	P609957-2

Alameda, CA: Out of Stock Bag(s)

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About This Coffee

Among the misty highlands of East Timor coffee is known as the “golden prince,” and grows under extensive shade on rugged and steep mountainsides. This washed Robusta comes from the Letefoho.

We carefully select our Robusta coffees to be clean and compelling; however, it is important to note that Robusta has a much different flavor profile than Arabica and we encourage you to sample Robusta prior to purchase. Please take note that we don’t offer credits or returns of Robusta coffee based on flavor profile complaints.

Country of Origin	Timor-Leste
Harvest Season	2021/22
Coffee Grade	TLS CA WA
Bag Type	Grain Pro / Ecotact
Plant Species	Robusta
Processing	Washed

Region	Letefoho
Farm Name	Various smallholders

History of Coffee in East Timor

Like most of its island neighbors in the region, the history of coffee in Timor is closely tied to the history of colonization. From the time coffee cultivation was introduced by the Portuguese in the 1860’s, production has waxed and waned dramatically depending on who had political control of the island nation. East Timor did not gain relative independence in any sustained and meaningful way until 2002, which has led to increasing stability and investment in improving the quality of coffee production.

Growing Coffee in East Timor

The island produces both Washed Arabica and Robusta coffees which grows at altitudes above 1,000 m under towering shade trees. With the combination of high altitude, great shade, cool microclimate and a pristine natural environment this wild coffee has shown great potential and with the right efforts can become the source of unique specialty grade coffees. Coffee is primarily grown in the high land area on the west side of the country in 6 different districts. Main growing area being Ermera, Aileu, Ainaro, Liquica.