How to brew this

Suggestion
Ratio
1:2.2
1:16
Temp
93°C

A starting point based on this bean's roast level. Open Tazzina to dial in the grind on your grinder.

About this bean

Roast level
Medium-Light · 3/10
Type
Single origin
Origin
Ermera, Timor-Leste
Process
Natural
Tasting notes
Dark chocolateGreen appleOatmeal cookiesLemonPlumWhiskey
Varietal
Typica
Species
Arabica
Altitude
1400–1900 masl
Best for
Espresso & filter
About
Mad Heads for DIU collaboration. Buying this coffee makes a direct contribution to the "Timur Special Unit" of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. About the farmer and farm East Timor sits between Australia and Indonesia. It's Asia's youngest nation. The coffee in this lot is grown at 1400–1900 masl. It comes from smallholder farmers across the Ermera district. Harvest typically runs from June to September. Timorese farmers face considerable logistical challenges, but they stick closely to production protocols and continue reviving their region's coffee culture. Processing: natural Farmers hand-pick the harvest and deliver it to the station. Workers sort out any underripe or damaged cherries. The ripe cherries are spread in thin layers on African beds and sun-dried. They're turned periodically for even drying.

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FAQ

Where does Timor Leste come from?

Timor Leste comes from Ermera, Timor-Leste. It is a natural coffee. It grows at 1400–1900 masl.

What does Timor Leste taste like?

Mad Heads Coffee Roasters lists dark chocolate, green apple, oatmeal cookies, lemon, plum and whiskey.

How do I brew Timor Leste?

Start at 1:2.2 for espresso or 1:16 for pour-over. Brew it at 93°C (200°F). Grind depends on your grinder, so there is no single number: Tazzina translates the community grind to your grinder, or guides you to it by taste.

What is Tazzina?

Tazzina is a free iPhone and iPad app for coffee. Save a brew for every bean, grinder, and brew method, dial it in with guided steps, and repeat the cups you love.