Sakoko

We featured this coffee in our recent Autumn Seasonal Blend and felt it was too good not to highlight on its own.

The coffee is carefully sourced from farms around the Railaco mill and, after sorting, is fermented anaerobically for 48–72 hours. This controlled, oxygen-limited stage enhances flavour complexity. Post-fermentation, the cherries are dried in large greenhouse cocoons, covered with thick plastic sheeting to protect against the elements. Drying takes around 15 days to reach a stable moisture level of 10–12%.

This lot is a combination of Timor Hybrid, Catimor, Caturra, and Typica, which are often grown interspersed on farms.

This microlot comes from Sakoko, a village in Ermera - a landlocked, mountainous region in the eastern part of Timor-Leste. Since gaining independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has steadily built a reputation for producing increasingly high-quality coffee. Coffee is grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides and now accounts for approximately 90% of its exports.

A rich and syrupy espresso, led by dark chocolate, with vibrant lychee and floral notes.

From the mountains of Timor-Leste, this is a big, bold espresso roast.

Sakoko is a village in Ermera - a landlocked, mountainous region in the eastern part of Timor-Leste. Since gaining independence in 2002, Timor-Leste has steadily built a reputation for producing increasingly high-quality coffee. Coffee is grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides and now accounts for approximately 90% of its exports.

The term 'single origin' refers to coffee that is from a specific farm or geographic region. Single origins allow drinkers to experience and enjoy distinct flavours and characteristics of those regions.

Whats the difference between filter roast and espresso roast?

We roast our filter coffees more lightly, for extraction through slower brew methods like pourover, aeropress, and cold brew. We roast our espresso roasts for a longer time, allowing the beans to develop bolder, richer flavour that come through as as a stronger brew.

Our filter single origins can be brewed through various methods, including Pourover, Batch Brew, Aeropress, French Press and Cold Brewers.

That's completely up to you! As a good starting point, 500g of coffee a month can make about 1-2 cups of coffee a day. And as you get to know your usage and purchase higher quantities, you'll enjoy better pricing.