I tried an East Timor roast last summer and really enjoyed this coffee. Honestly, I’m a roaster and obviously it is hard for me to prioritize my dozen – some origins – This one is an organic and Fair Trade coffee from Ermera , a district in East Timor, half of one of the easternmost coffee growing islands in Indonesia.
Ermera is an area of Timor-Leste (formerly called East Timor) with a long tradition of coffee growing and was the location of the main coffee plantation when Timor …

Monsoon winds play a role in the drying process of these unique beans. They can be a challenge to roast because they are less dense…much lighter when they get charged in my roaster. More later.

Definitely unique and popular for its funk and earthiness.  Sumatra can be used in blend with other origins.  I have my favorites and can share that with you in another post :)