SPECIAL GUESTS - Cata x Nestor Lasso | Colombia - Natural - Yellow Papayo

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El Diviso is a collaboration between Nestor and Adrian Lasso and Jhoan Vergara, who transitioned their family farms from traditional coffee growing to specialty coffee production. Their partnership, along with support from Cata Export founders Cat & Pierre, has focused on refining fermentation processes to elevate coffee quality. This dedication has led to award-winning coffees featured in barista competitions.

The Yellow Papayo natural process begins with selectively harvesting cherries at peak ripeness. The cherries undergo a 48-hour open-air oxidation phase, during which coffee must is recirculated and monitored. After flotation sorting and a thermal shock rinse at 50°C, they are transferred to airtight containers for anaerobic fermentation, aided by brewer’s yeast. Following 38 hours of fermentation, the cherries are mechanically dried for 12 hours, stabilised for two days, and then slowly sun-dried in marquesinas for approximately 15 days until reaching optimal moisture levels.

In the cup you'll get flavour notes of strawberry candy, mango, and kiwi.