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Hatuhei

Name: Hatuhei
Brand: Karst Organics
SKU: HATUHEI_FW_1
Price: 12.38 GBP
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86.0 Cup Score

Hatuhei is a shining example of the remarkable work being done in Timor-Leste by Karst Organics. Sourced directly from the mountains of Letefoho, this coffee represents the dedication to quality and sustainability that Karst Organics fosters within the local farming communities. As a relationship-focused exporter, Karst Organics spends months each year working alongside farmers, ensuring that the coffee is grown, harvested, and processed to the highest standards.

This fully washed coffee is a delightful testament to the potential of Timor-Leste as an emerging coffee origin. Hatuhei offers a harmonious blend of flavors that are both refined and inviting. The Typica and Timor-Hybrid varietals combine to create a coffee that is deliciously clean, with sweet red apple notes, gentle floral hints, and a satisfying milk chocolate finish.

Processing method

Washed

Main flavour notes

Red Apple | Floral | Milk Chocolate

Varietal

Timor , Typica

Harvest period

December 23

Altitude

1500 - 1600 m.a.s.l

Species

Arabica

Original packaging

Grain Pro in Jute Sacks

Region

Letefoho, Ermera
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Recommended brewing method

V60, Filter, Single Origin Espresso

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Cupping Report

By Francois Knopes from The Independent Coffee Lab

86.0

CUP SCORE

Fragrance

8.25

Flavor

8.25

Acidity

7.75

Aftertaste

8.0

Balance

7.75

Body

8.0

Overall

8.0

Cupping Notes

Hatuhei presents a fragrance marked by red fruit and brown sugar, while its aroma carries a slight tartness akin to apple. Its heavy, rounded body delivers flavours of stewed fruits, red berries, sweet caramel, and subtle herbal notes reminiscent of black tea. The finish is quick and clean. Hatuhei offers a nuanced experience, defined by its complexity and pleasing aroma.

Report By

Francois Knopes

The Independent Coffee Lab

London, UK

Roasting Recommendation

Karst and Letefoho coffees are dense with high moisture, resembling East African varieties. Start with high heat to remove moisture quickly and prevent prolonged colour change. Maintain steady energy, especially during the first crack, as these beans have an aggressive crack and can drop rapidly. Despite this, they offer bright acidity and premium quality, allowing for extended development for a deep sweetness.

Roasting Recommendation By

Ted Mahoney

From Cartwheel Coffee

Nottingham, UK

Meet your producer

Name Carlos de Deus

Year Started 2020

Location Letetoho, Timor-Leste See on a map

2023 marks the fourth year of our collaboration with the Hatuhei group, nestled in the remote southeastern region of Letefoho. Accessible only during the dry season, Hatuhei faces isolation during the wet months, limiting income opportunities beyond the coffee harvest.

Despite these challenges, Hatuhei has earned a reputation for producing high-quality specialty coffee. With our support, the group has grown, inviting more community members to join and share in the benefits of specialty coffee processing.

Carlos, alongside Simao Pedro de Deus, our field manager and lead farmer of the Eratoi group, provides weekly support to ensure quality throughout the harvest season. Only the ripest cherries are selected, reflecting our commitment to sweetness and quality.

To maintain exacting standards, we've invested in additional processing equipment, including traditional pulping machines. Carlos also leads efforts to rehabilitate farms, maximizing yields and empowering farmers for increased earning potential.

Meet your sourcing partner

Karst Organics

Countries of operation Timor-Leste

Established date 2017

Karst Organics is a relationship-driven green bean exporter and importer, dedicated to bridging the gap between the coffee farmers of Timor-Leste and specialty roasters. We spend half the year in Timor-Leste, including the entire harvest season in the mountains of Letefoho, working closely with our partner farmers across 144 households. This deep investment of time allows us to truly understand their communities, language, culture, and expectations, fostering transparency and stronger partnerships.

Our direct collaboration with producers within their coffee forests and households has naturally built a foundation of mutual trust and respect. Together, we navigate challenges and respond to needs as they arise, offering support wherever it’s needed. This includes direct investments in farm-level infrastructure, specialized training in processing specialty coffee, and hands-on assistance during critical harvest times—whether it’s lifting, carrying, picking, sorting, pulping, washing, or drying coffee.