Organic Heavenly Project Decaf Coffee Singles

DECAF PERU ORGANIC NORTE ROYAL SELECT WATER PROCESS is curated from lots that the Royal team has selected based on cup profile, physical preparation, and potential to express excellently once decaffeinated. During the water process, the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that draw out the caffeine while minimizing the loss of flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the extract solution is filtered of its caffeine and recycled to be used again.

Cooperativa Café Timor (CCT) is one of the most respected and socially impactful coffee cooperatives in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1994 with support from USAID and NCBA CLUSA, the cooperative was created to help rebuild the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in post-conflict Timor-Leste. What began as a modest effort with just a few hundred members has grown into a thriving network of over 20,000 farmer-members across the mountainous districts of Ainaro, Ermera, Liquiçá, and Aileu. Most of these farmers manage plots of less than one hectare and cultivate their coffee in remote, high-altitude villages, often accessible only by foot or narrow dirt roads.

CCT’s coffee is grown between 800 and 1,600 meters above sea level in nutrient-rich volcanic loam soil, under the natural canopy of shade trees like Albizia and Casuarina. The combination of elevation, climate, and soil results in ideal conditions for producing clean, sweet, and well-balanced Arabica coffees. Among the varietals grown are Typica, Bourbon, Kent, Caturra, and the regionally significant Híbrido de Timor—a naturally occurring cross between Arabica and Robusta discovered in East Timor in the 1950s. This hybrid is prized for its disease resistance and ability to thrive without chemical inputs, making it a cornerstone of the country's organic coffee movement.

All coffee from CCT is certified USDA Organic and Fair Trade, and processed using the fully washed method. After harvesting, cherries are depulped, fermented to remove mucilage, washed, and sun-dried on patios or raised beds. The result is a clean cup profile with vibrant acidity, medium body, and flavor notes that often include caramel, citrus, milk chocolate, and soft herbal undertones.

What truly sets CCT apart is its deep commitment to community well-being. The cooperative reinvests its premiums into extensive social programs, including a network of 11 mobile medical clinics and 8 permanent health centers that have provided free healthcare to over 2 million people in rural communities. CCT also offers agronomic training, organic certification support, and seedling distribution to help its members improve both coffee quality and environmental sustainability.

Today, CCT remains the largest single exporter of coffee from Timor-Leste, shipping tens of thousands of bags annually to specialty roasters around the world. Their model has helped put Timor-Leste on the global coffee map—not just for the quality of its beans, but for the resilience and vision of the people behind them.