This is a Fair Trade and Organic certified coffee from East Timor (Timor-Leste), produced by Cooperativa Cafe Timor (CCT). The coffee is grown by smallholder farmers in several high-altitude regions including Maubesse in Ainaro district, Atsabe in Ermera district, Lequisa, and Aifu. The beans are washed processed and made from the Hibrido de Timor varietal, a unique hybrid developed after a coffee leaf rust epidemic. The coffee grows at approximately 1600 meters elevation. The cup offers tasting notes of Baker's Chocolate, Molasses, and Brown Sugar.
Black Acres was established in 2018 by Travis Bell in Baltimore's Station North district. The Black owned roastery specialises in single origin and blended coffees, roasting all beans in house in small batches and sourcing ethically from South America and Africa with an emphasis on supply chain transparency. The business is part of Ignite Capital's social entrepreneur network and provides training programmes for employees covering coffee knowledge, customer service, and manufacturing. Alongside its retail locations at Open Works and Lexington Market, the roastery offers local Tuesday afternoon deliveries and direct to consumer subscriptions.
