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Timor-Leste Laclubar Coffee Bean - Washed

Colour Brown’s Timor-Leste Laclubar Coffee Bean - Washed is a carefully sourced single-origin coffee that celebrates both incredible flavor and sustainable community development. Grown in the high-altitude Laclubar region of East Timor, these 100% Arabica beans undergo a meticulous washing process before being brought to a Full City Roast (Medium-Dark). This roast highlights a deeply comforting and complex flavor profile, boasting rich bittersweet chocolate notes integrated with a distinct herbal tea clarity and a beautifully mellow aftertaste.

Who it’s for: Coffee lovers who appreciate a rich, full-bodied cup with bittersweet depth, a clean herbal tea finish, and a story of positive social impact behind their daily brew.

Key Benefit: The "Timor-Leste Laclubar" offers a versatile, low-acidity, and bittersweet richness that pairs perfectly with milk or stands strong as a comforting, clean black coffee.

How to use: Highly versatile; performs excellently when pulled as a rich espresso or brewed using a Moka Pot, Drip Coffee Machine, Siphon, or French Press.

PRODUCT INFO
● In Stock
  • $85.00

FAQ

How long does delivery take within Hong Kong?
Standard delivery by Hong Kong Post: Estimated delivery time: 3-5 working days* Speed delivery by S.F. Express: Estimated delivery time: 1-2 working days* *The time frames shown above will be extended for islands and remote areas.
Who is this for?
The Timor-Leste Laclubar Coffee Bean is ideal for home baristas and daily coffee drinkers who prefer a low-acidity, medium-dark roast with a rich, comforting body. It is a highly forgiving coffee that yields café-quality balance whether you enjoy it as a bold black coffee or mixed into a milky latte.
Who is this NOT for?
The Timor-Leste Laclubar Coffee Bean is not recommended for drinkers looking for bright, high-acidity "citrusy" coffee or those chasing fruity, eccentric anaerobic light roast profiles. For those tastes, we suggest exploring our single-origin natural or anaerobic processed options.
What coffee beans are used in Timor-Leste Laclubar - Washed?
This single-origin coffee consists of 100% Arabica beans grown in the Laclubar district of Timor-Leste. They are processed using the washed method and brought to a Full City Roast (Medium-Dark) to unlock notes of bittersweet chocolate and herbal tea. It is available from HK$85 per 100g.
How does purchasing this coffee support coffee farmers?
The Timor-Leste Laclubar Coffee Bean is sourced in partnership with The Hummingfish Foundation, which has transformed the local industry by teaching East Timorese farmers how to cultivate and process high-quality coffee. By ensuring only the best beans are selected and transported carefully, the coffee commands higher prices, and all profits are returned to the farmers to support sustainable local development.

Best For

Espresso . Moka Pot . Drip Coffee Machine . Siphon . French Press

Tasting Note

Chocolate . Herbal Tea . Mellow Aftertaste . Bittersweet Richness

How to Brew Timor-Leste Laclubar

The Rich & Mellow Recipe

To best showcase the bittersweet richness and clean herbal notes of this medium-dark single-origin, we recommend brewing it with parameters that emphasize body and smooth clarity:

  • Dose / Ratio: 1:15 ratio (e.g., 16g of freshly ground coffee to 240g of water)
  • Water Temperature: 88°C–91°C (190°F–196°F) to perfectly complement the Full City roast level without over-extracting.
  • Target Profile: A dense, comforting cup highlighting deep chocolate notes and a sweet, lingering herbal tea finish with minimal sharp acidity.

Versatile Brewing Options

Thanks to its balanced, medium-dark profile, this selection adapts beautifully to your favorite setup:

  • Espresso & Moka Pot: Ideal for a heavy-bodied, chocolaty base that easily cuts through steamed milk for rich lattes and flat whites.
  • Siphon & French Press: Accentuates the deep bittersweet complexity and brings out the smooth, comforting, tea-like clarity in the finish.

Pro-Tips for Best Flavor

  • Let it Rest: Allow your whole beans to rest in our sealed bag for 7 to 14 days from the roast date before brewing. This crucial degassing phase ensures an even, optimal extraction.
  • Eco-Friendly Storage: Keep the beans right in their original packaging. Our eco-friendly coffee bags are made from 100% recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE), featuring a premium recyclable degassing valve and a resealable zipper. Store it in a cool, dark pantry—never the refrigerator—to protect it from flavor-destroying moisture.

Timor-Leste
Washed
100% Arabica|Single Origin
Full City Roast (Medium Dark)

Environmental Support

Our eco-friendly coffee bags are made from 100% recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a safe and lightweight material. These flexible and durable bags use less energy in production and include recyclable degassing valves and resealable zippers to keep coffee fresh. Printed with water-based inks, our bags are abrasion, water, and heat resistant, low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and compostable, ensuring easy recycling.
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Community Support

The Hummingfish Foundation has transformed the coffee industry in East Timor by teaching local farmers how to cultivate high-quality coffee beans. They focus on selecting only the best beans and use a meticulous process from washing to drying, packaging, and transportation. This careful approach allows the beans to be sold at higher prices in local cafés and overseas, with all profits returned to the farmers, supporting sustainable local development.

Care & Storage Instructions

To keep your coffee beans tasting at their peak flavor, shield them from air, moisture, heat, and light.

1. Use the Original Bag
The packaging is already designed for optimal preservation. It features a resealable zipper and a recyclable degassing valve that lets carbon dioxide escape without letting oxygen in. Squeeze out excess air and zip it tightly after each use.

2. Store in a Cool, Dark Place
Place the bag in a kitchen pantry or cupboard. Keep it away from heat sources like ovens, microwaves, or sunny windows. Additionally, avoid storing it near strong spices, as coffee beans easily absorb surrounding odors.

3. Avoid the Refrigerator
Never store your daily coffee in the fridge. The temperature fluctuations from opening and closing the door create internal condensation, which ruins the essential oils and stales the beans rapidly.

Tip: If you bought whole beans, let them "rest" in the sealed bag for 7 to 14 days from the roast date before brewing. This allows the beans to de-gas, ensuring a smoother extraction for your espresso.

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