East Timor Decaf FTO - Letefoho Swiss Water Process

Ginger snap, lemon bar, molasses, orange

Bag Weight	60 KG BAG
Harvest Season	2020/21
Status	Spot
Lot Number	P609911-1

Alameda, CA: 21 Bag(s)

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About This Coffee

This is a fully washed and certified AIFU grade Fair Trade Organic coffee grown by smallholders in the Emera Municipality, which is located in the highlands of East Timor. Since 2003, coffee farmers in the district of Letefoho have worked with Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a nonprofit organization that has helped them improve production and quality. PWJ began with a handful of farmers nearly 2 years ago, but today they work with hundreds of very small farms, purchasing their coffees for export. Much of the coffee is gown above 1600 meters.

Country of Origin	Timor-Leste
Harvest Season	2020/21
Coffee Grade	TLS CA WA AIF PR
Bag Type	Grain Pro / Ecotact
Plant Species	Arabica
Processing	Washed

Certifications	FLO Fairtrade Certified, Organic certified

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.