Timor - Leste
Cristo Liurai - Timor Leste
Cristo Liurai - Timor Leste
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Washed / Wet
Typica Timor Hybrid
1500 - 1600
Regular
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What to Expect
This is Timor Leste's quiet introduction to the specialty scene, and it's a gentle one. Cristo Liurai from the Letefoho region delivers a clean, delicate cup that sits somewhere between floral tea and honeyed sweetness, with just enough chocolate to keep things grounded.
The Cup
The body is light to medium and tea-like, with a silky mouthfeel that doesn't weigh you down. Acidity is moderate and malic, more pear and stone fruit than citrus punch. This is a clean, washed coffee with no funk or ferment character — the Typica and Timor Hybrid varieties at 1500–1600 metres have produced clarity and balance rather than fireworks. Jasmine and honey come through on the nose and finish, while a subtle chocolate note adds structure without dominating.
Who This Is For
This suits drinkers who appreciate delicate, floral coffees but want a bit more body and sweetness than a high-altitude Ethiopian. It's approachable without being boring.
If you're after bold, fruit-forward acidity or heavy, chocolatey richness, this won't deliver either extreme.
Best for: Filter drinkers who like clean, balanced cups with floral and honey sweetness.
How to Brew This Coffee
A V60 will highlight the jasmine and pear notes while preserving the tea-like clarity. Filter methods like Kalita Wave or Chemex work beautifully for the same reason, offering a clean, nuanced extraction. If you prefer a rounder, slightly fuller body, an Aeropress with a longer steep will bring out the honey and chocolate without losing the delicate character.
Timor - Leste
Cristo Liurai - Timor Leste
We enhance these descriptions ourselves and check them by hand, but mistakes can happen. The roaster's own wording is shown below. If anything arrives not as described, contact us and we'll put it right.
Description from Roaster
Our first offer from Timor Leste, a long time coming and certainly worth the wait. Early in the KOTA journey we met with Kar Yee and Stewart of Karst Organics, their diligent and caring approach was clear from the outset and their brilliant work at source, transparency and int...Description from Roaster
Our first offer from Timor Leste, a long time coming and certainly worth the wait.
Early in the KOTA journey we met with Kar Yee and Stewart of Karst Organics, their diligent and caring approach was clear from the outset and their brilliant work at source, transparency and integrity sit perfectly with our values.
Cristo Liurai is produced by a 24-farmer cooperative and achieves a beautiful clarity and balance of delicate flavours. Roasted on the light side to suit filter and very light espresso.
This description comes from KOTA Coffee, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Artefact Coffee
Ways to Brew
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V60
V60 is a popular Japanese, cone-shaped pour-over coffee dripper designed for brewing clean, aromatic, and flavorful coffee. Known for its 60-degree angle, large single hole, and internal spiral ribs, it optimises water flow for a precise, quick, and customisable brewing process, typically 2-3 minutes.
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Filter
A filter coffee machine (or drip coffee maker) is an often electric kitchen appliance that brews coffee by heating water, passing it through ground coffee and a filter, and dripping the finished brew into a carafe.
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Aeropress
An innovative, portable brewing device that uses air pressure to extract coffee quickly and efficiently. This versatile method allows for experimentation with brewing times and techniques, producing anything from espresso-style concentrates to smooth, full-flavored cups with remarkable consistency.
Artefact Coffee
A Surrey-based micro roastery built on a passion for exceptional coffee, ethical sourcing, and genuine customer connection. With a background in engineering and a love of fine food and drink, Dan Neaves, the founder of Artefact Coffee, began roasting coffee at home before turning his pursuit of quality into a thriving speciality coffee business. By combining innovative roasting technology with a transparent and community-focused approach, Dan continues to challenge industry norms while ensuring every cup reflects his dedication to flavour, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
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