Colombia Nestor Lasso Papayo Filter 250G

About this lot:

An intense and fruity powerhouse from Nestor Lasso. His signature ‘thermal shock’ process, applied to ‘Yellow Papayo’ varietal, creates an unforgettable, complex cup with intense notes of tropical passion fruit, sweet cherries, and a rich dark chocolate finish. Not to be missed.

About origin:

Several years ago, brothers Nestor and Adrian Lasso took over their family farm near Pitalito, Huila, with a new vision: to move away from traditional farming and dedicate themselves to specialty coffee. They partnered with Jhoan Vergara, combining two family farms to create the El Diviso project.
​For Nestor, the shift was driven by a desire for more. Having grown up in the coffee lands of Normandía, he knew traditional farming was poorly paid. Specialty coffee offered not just a viable business, but a true passion. Supported by training from Colombia’s top coffee school, SENA, and a close collaboration with the exporter Cata Export, Nestor dove into the world of advanced processing and cupping.
​This dedication and teamwork quickly yielded extraordinary results. With fermentation protocols developed in partnership with Cata Export, their coffees began appearing on the world stage, culminating in major victories like winning 1st place at the Brewers Cup in Ireland.
​The secret to their award-winning coffee lies in a meticulous, multi-stage process. After selecting only the ripest cherries, the coffee undergoes a 36-hour oxidation period. This is followed by a cooler, 24-hour anaerobic fermentation in sealed bags. The drying phase is a unique art: the coffee is partially dried in machines, then paused and rested in dark bags for 60 hours to stabilize before the final drying is completed. It’s this level of control and innovation, Nestor believes, that is fueled by the one thing that sets great producers apart: passion.