Colombia, Finca El Diviso

Finca El Diviso is a family-owned coffee farm located in the Huila region of Colombia, managed by José Uribe Lasso and his sons, Néstor and Adrián Lasso. The farm has been cultivating coffee for over 25 years, with a focus on specialty coffee production over the past five years. Spanning approximately 14 hectares at an altitude of 1780 to 1900 meters above sea level, the farm grows a diverse range of coffee varieties, including Caturra, Tabi, Pink Bourbon, Sidra, Geisha, Java, and more.

One of their coffee varieties gained international recognition by securing first place in the 2022 World Barista Championship, demonstrating the farm’s dedication to producing high-quality coffee. The Lasso family continuously experiments with different processing methods, such as fully washed, semi-washed, and natural, using parabolic dryers, African beds, and mechanical dryers.

For this particular fully washed Pink Bourbon, the process begins with carefully selecting ripe cherries through a floating method to remove any defective beans. The cherries are then pulped to remove the outer fruit and mucilage before undergoing a controlled fermentation in clean water for 24 to 36 hours, depending on environmental conditions. After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed to eliminate any remaining mucilage. Finally, the beans are dried in a parabolic drying system for approximately 18 to 24 days, ensuring the moisture content reaches the optimal level of 11%.

Thanks to their dedication to innovation and strict quality control, Finca El Diviso has established itself as a renowned producer of specialty coffee, consistently delivering unique and exceptional coffees to enthusiasts worldwide.