Timor Leste Laclo Omni

Variety: Typica & Timor Hybrid

Process: Natural

Roast: Omni espresso/filter   

Fruity with notes of Raspberry, Blueberry and Cream. 

Timor-Leste has a fascinating and long coffee history. Coffee was first cultivated in the early 19th century while the territory was under Portuguese colonial rule. The Portuguese had arrived for sandalwood but after they exhausted the supply, coffee became the primary export. In the 1920’s a spontaneous interspecific cross between robusta and arabica was discovered, Hibrido de Timor. This became the genetic foundation for almost all leaf rust resistant varieties world wide.

East Timor's total production is relatively small at around 160,000 bags or 550 containers in a good year. The local market is dominated by a duopoly of exporters that account for nearly 80% of the total exports. Timor’s production is primarily commercial grade arabica, with small volumes of robusta and comparatively tiny volumes of specialty. Despite it’s incredible potential, Timor’s coffee industry has staggered particularly in recent times of war and ensuing political, economic and social volatility.

This coffee was cultivated by 542 smallholders in Aileu in Timor Leste. Their farms are typically small and are located at 1,550 to 1,600 meters above sea level. The landscape in Aileu is steep and mountainous with high altitudes that are perfect for coffee cultivation.

Coffee is grown under casuarina shade trees. The average farm size is 0.5 hectares.

*all coffee delivered as whole bean unless specified*