Nestor Lasso, El Diviso - Double Fermented Hot/Cold Washed AJI B - Colombia

Grown at the award-winning farm El Diviso at an altitude of 1750 masl. our friend Nestor Lasso has produced and processed this astonishing coffee. In the cup profile you will find tropical fruit aroma with notes of melon, guava, high quality citric acidity and a complex long finish of Austrian Orange Riesling.

Origin: Colombia
Farm: El Diviso
Region: Huila, Pitalito
Altitude: 1750 meters above sea level
Shade: Provided by Native Trees and Fruit Trees

Taste Profile:
In the cup you will find a tropical fruit symphony with hints of Melon and Guava, complemented by a high-quality citric acidity. Experience a complex, lingering finish reminiscent of Austrian orange Riesling.

Production Process Details:

1. Hand Selection of Ripest Cherries: Carefully chosen for optimum flavor.
2. Density Selection: Only the best cherries selected through meticulous water-based sorting.
3. Anaerobic Fermentation: Sealed in plastic bags for 24-32 hours at precisely controlled temperatures.
4. Pulping and Oxidation: Cherries pulped and allowed to oxidate for 6 hours, resulting in the harvest of rich coffee must.
5. Second Anaerobic Fermentation: Further fermentation in sealed tanks with harvested must for 28-32 hours.
6. Thermal Shock Washing: Mucilage removed with hot water, followed by cold water to halt fermentation.
7. Drying: Beans carefully dried in marquesinas for 16-25 days, adjusting to weather conditions.

Amount: Our specialty coffee range comes in 250-gram jars of whole beans roasted for filter or slightly edgy espresso, packed and shipped on demand for maximum freshness. These coffees hit the sweet spot between specialty coffee and competition-style coffee, with a taste profile that is both exciting and unique.

About El Diviso:

Five years ago, Nestor Lasso and his brother Adrian embarked on a journey of innovation at El Diviso, breaking away from traditional coffee farming to explore specialty coffee production. Their collaboration with Jhoan Vergara gave birth to El Diviso, merging two family farms in the picturesque region of Huila, Colombia.

Three years ago, Cat & Pierre of CATA Export joined forces with the three producers, embarking on a quest to refine fermentation processes and protocols. Their dedication bore fruit as El Diviso's coffees gained recognition in international barista competitions, including notable wins in Ireland and Austria.

Today, Cata Export and Finca El Diviso stand united, fostering direct relationships with roasteries in the UK. Nestor Lasso's journey reflects the transformative power of specialty coffee, offering economic opportunities and igniting a passion for quality production.

Nestor's Reflections:

Raised in the coffee-rich region of Huila, Nestor Lasso found inspiration in his childhood surroundings. Despite the challenges of coffee farming, Nestor's passion for specialty coffee and dedication to continuous improvement have propelled him forward.

Driven by a desire to redefine the perception of Colombian coffee, Nestor embraced the sensory aspects of the business, mastering the art of cupping to ensure unparalleled quality. His journey, enriched by collaborations with industry pioneers and educational initiatives like SENA, embodies the spirit of innovation and passion that defines specialty coffee.

As Colombia embraces the specialty coffee revolution, Nestor envisions a future where every cup tells a story of dedication, craftsmanship, and the transformative power of passion. - Nestor Lasso