Sweet as candy, fruity as a strawberry smoothie! That’s the Colombian EL DIVISO from the Pardubice roastery Zrno44, which offers an unusual taste experience thanks to the Ombligon variety and natural processing. In the cup, notes of bubblegum, ripe strawberries, and tropical syrup intertwine, complemented by the flavor of cocoa beans. The intense fruity sweetness is pleasantly balanced by a juicy acidity, while a hint of cocoa adds depth to the entire profile. The result is an aromatic, sweet, and thoroughly fruity pour-over coffee that’s closer to a tropical dessert than a classic chocolate-flavored pour-over.
Behind this coffee is Nestor Neffer Lasso Zuñiga, who represents the third generation of growers at the family-owned El Diviso farm in the Normandía region of Pitalito, Huila. The farm was founded by his grandfather, José Uribe, and the family gradually built its own processing facilities. Today, the farm spans 18 hectares, 15 of which are planted with coffee trees and the remaining two hectares consist of forest. At an elevation of 1,700 to 1,850 meters above sea level, approximately 80,000 coffee trees grow here. The family has long been dedicated to refining their processing methods and investing in the cultivation of new varieties. This coffee is made from the less common Ombligon variety, which is prized for its distinctive fruity character, sweetness, and complex flavor profile.
The beans underwent natural processing. With this method, the coffee cherries are dried whole, including the skin and pulp, which generally enhances their fruitiness and sweetness. It is precisely these qualities that beautifully complement the character of Ombligon and create an intense flavor profile full of sweet fruit and candy-like notes.
- Producer: Nestor Lasso
- Elevation: 1,700–1,850 m above sea level