OOZE ROTUTU

Timor-Leste: Rotutu – Letefoho Cooperative (200g)

Discover the hidden treasures of Timor-Leste with this exceptional 100% Arabica light roast, grown in the breathtaking mountain landscapes of Southeast Asia’s youngest nation. A beautifully balanced specialty coffee combining vibrant citrus notes, rich molasses sweetness, and the distinctive character of the Timor Hybrid variety.

The Story Behind the Beans

High in the rugged mountains of Timor-Leste, where tropical sunshine meets cool mountain air, lies the coffee-growing region of Letefoho. At an altitude of approximately 1,450 meters above sea level, the dedicated farmers of the Letefoho Cooperative cultivate coffee in a landscape shaped by generations of agricultural tradition.

Timor-Leste is one of the world’s most fascinating and still relatively undiscovered specialty coffee origins. Coffee farming plays a vital role in the livelihoods of rural communities, with smallholder producers carefully tending their coffee trees in the mountainous terrain.

What makes this particular coffee especially intriguing is its Timor Hybrid variety, a naturally occurring cross between Arabica and Robusta that originated on the island of Timor. Celebrated for its resilience and unique genetic heritage, this variety has played an important role in the development of modern coffee cultivars.

Through careful harvesting and traditional washed processing, the Letefoho Cooperative brings out the distinctive qualities of these beans, creating a remarkably clean and expressive cup.

The result is a captivating coffee that combines the brightness of fresh oranges with the deep, comforting sweetness of molasses — an elegant expression of Timor-Leste’s extraordinary coffee heritage.

Taste Profile & Specifications

This 100% Arabica light roast has been carefully developed by OOZE COFFEE LAB to highlight the beautiful interplay between lively citrus acidity and rich, natural sweetness.

• Taste Notes: Fresh, juicy orange, deep molasses sweetness, and a smooth, lingering finish.
• Roast Profile: Light Roast (carefully developed to preserve citrus clarity, natural sweetness, and a clean, balanced cup).
• Variety: Timor Hybrid
• Processing: Washed
• Origin: Rotutu, Letefoho Cooperative, Timor-Leste
• Altitude: 1,450 meters
• Size: 200g
• Roasted by OOZE COFFEE LAB

Brewing Recommendation

With its lively citrus character and beautifully rounded molasses sweetness, Rotutu is particularly rewarding when brewed using manual filter methods. Its clean washed profile allows the individual flavor layers to unfold with remarkable clarity.

Filter / Pour-Over (V60, April Brewer, Chemex) – Our preferred method for highlighting Rotutu’s juicy orange notes and elegant sweetness. A controlled extraction brings out its sparkling citrus character while maintaining a smooth and balanced finish.

We suggest a V60 or flat-bottom brewer: 18g coffee to 260ml water, starting with a 40ml bloom. Aim for a total brew time of approximately 2:30 minutes. Water: Try OOZE CRYSTAL for enhanced clarity or JUICY + BODY for a sweeter, rounder cup.

AeroPress – An excellent choice for emphasizing the coffee’s deep molasses sweetness and silky mouthfeel while retaining its vibrant citrus character.

Use 18g coffee with 220ml brewing water. Steep for approximately 1:30 minutes, then press gently. For a more delicate and balanced extraction, experiment with a 30ml bypass using OOZE JUICY water.

French Press – A wonderful way to explore Rotutu’s richer side. Full immersion brewing accentuates its rounded body, natural sweetness, and warm molasses notes, while softening the brighter citrus acidity.