Jose Lasso - Sudan Rume

Origin: Colombia

Farm/Region: El Diviso

Tasting Notes: Turkish Delight, Banana & Plum Jam

Producer: José Uribe Lasso

Varietal: Sudan Rume

Altitude: 1,780 – 1,900 MASL

Processing: Floral Symphony Natural

Roast Profile: Omni

About The Coffee: The Lasso family has been growing coffee for generations. José Uribe Lasso is the founder of El Diviso. Over the years the family were able to build the infrastructure to process differentiated coffees; searching for better quality, both in coffee and their livelihoods. El Diviso in many ways is an ideal picture of what coffee farming is in Colombia, with the next generation gladly following in their predecessors’ footsteps and paving the way towards the future of coffee.

Sudan Rume is a rare, naturally-occurring coffee variety known for its disease resistance and unique flavor profile, originating from the Boma Plateau in South Sudan. While low-yielding, it's prized in specialty coffee for its complex, fruity, and floral notes.

Produced by José Uribe Lasso in the El Diviso region of Colombia, this Sudan Rume lot represents a meticulous approach to cultivation. The coffee undergoes a unique "Floral Symphony Natural" process, a specialized technique that highlights the inherent characteristics of the bean. While processing methods vary significantly across the industry, natural-processed coffees often exhibit a heavier body and pronounced fruit-forward profiles.

Roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters, this selection showcases the distinct qualities of the Sudan Rume varietal. When evaluating such complex profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced interplay between the roaster’s noted Turkish Delight, banana, and plum jam characteristics. Grown at an altitude of 1780-1900 masl, this offering provides a clear look at the impact of specific regional conditions and careful post-harvest handling on the final cup.