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We were lucky enough to be given the chance to talk about our work in Timor-Leste by the wonderful team at Steampunk Coffee Roasters in North Berwick. Read on for the full article or visit their blog here:

We have been asked this question on a number of occasions since we’ve been exporting coffee out of Timor-Leste, so let’s try to shed some light on this topic now but before we do, let’s consider a few points.

The pulped skins of coffee cherries have long been used as a tea-like infusion in some coffee producing origins. This by-product of the pulping process – more commonly known by its Spanish name, cascara - can be brewed as a tea and offers a light and refreshing...

As we wait for our 2024 lots to land in the UK and reflect on this year’s harvest in Timor-Leste, we thought now would be a good time to open up a discussion about organic certification. I mean, we must be organically certified right? The name of our company is Karst Organics after all so surely our coffees are certified organic? Just to be clear, they aren’t.

Since enhancing its reputation as a newly established speciality coffee origin, more interest is being given to Timor-Leste and in particular, the way in which coffee is grown here. Join us as we take a deeper dive into shade grown coffee and find out how our...