Situated at 1850masl, in the sub-district of Letefoho, East-Timor, Remagoa is one of the most remote locations for coffee production. There is no direct road access to this community, which means that the farmers must carry the coffee themselves or on horseback to the nearest road for collection and delivery to the warehouse. Before the farmers’ partnership with Karst began in 2022, there were limited opportunities for them to sell the harvested cherries, other than to the first passing truck for the lowest commercial price, after a 2km hike through thick forests. Now, with the ability to process and promote their coffee, the farmers work with pride knowing that it is being given the exposure and recognition it deserves.

One of the special things about this particular East-Timorese coffee is that it is organically grown under the shade of the imposing Ai-Kakeu and Ai-Samtuku trees which dominate this mountainous region. Chemical fertilisers have not yet been introduced for agricultural use on the island, which means that only natural fertilisers such as chicken faeces, cherry skins and soil are used to nourish the ground and promote growth.