Colombia El Diviso - Ombligon - Anaerobic Natural

About This Coffee

Country: Colombia Region: Huila - Pitalito Farm: El Diviso Producer: Nestor Lasso Variety: Ombligón Elevation: 1,700 - 1,850 m.a.s.l. Process: Anaerobic Natural Harvest: 2024-2025 PRODUCER’S AND FARM Nestor Lasso is a third-generation coffee producer from Huila, Colombia, who, alongside his brother Adrian, has redefined the family business by prioritizing quality over quantity. At just 25 years old, he is part of a new generation of coffee producers embracing innovation and sustainability. Five years ago, Nestor and Adrian took full responsibility for their family’s 14-hectare farm, shifting their focus to producing micro-lots and refining post-harvest processes. Their commitment to excellence has earned their coffees recognition in competitions worldwide, with their lots featured in the World Barista Championship (WBC) and Brewers Cup competitions, reinforcing their reputation for exceptional quality. Beyond their own farm, Nestor and Adrian have partnered with fellow producer Jhoan Vergara to establish Finca El Diviso, a collaborative project dedicated to cultivating exceptional, high-scoring coffees. Located in Pitalito, the farm offers ideal conditions for growing specialty coffee. Their innovative approach to processing includes extended fermentations and precise control of post-harvest techniques, such as the double anaerobic fermentation used in their award-winning Sidra lot. For Nestor, coffee is more than a livelihood; it’s a path to a sustainable future. His passion for experimentation and learning, combined with a deep respect for coffee’s complexity, has allowed him to transform not only his family’s farm but also perceptions of coffee farming as a viable and respected profession. By embracing specialty coffee, Nestor and his peers are proving that dedication to quality can create meaningful opportunities for young producers and elevate Colombian coffee on the global stage. Finca El Diviso, led by Néstor Lasso in Huila, Colombia, has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to coffee processing and commitment to quality. The farm has been featured in the Cup of Excellence Colombia North 2019 auction, and its coffees have been used in international barista championships, including the 2024 World Barista Championship in Chicago, where a lot of the Ombligón variety contributed to a 3rd place finish. Néstor has also been nominated as “Most Notable Producer” in the Sprudgie Awards, highlighting his reputation as one of Colombia’s most forward-thinking and consistent coffee producers.