Nestor Lasso Zúñiga - El Diviso Java - Light Colombia

Dried Dates, Mint Chocolate Chip, Honey

At Greater Goods, we’re always drawn to coffees that reflect both innovation and tradition, and Nestor Lasso’s Java Washed is a perfect example. This lot showcases the rich, spiced complexity of the Java variety, brought to life through Nestor’s meticulous washed process. The result is a coffee that is deeply layered, smooth, and aromatic, with notes of dried dates, mint chocolate chip, and cardamom caraway—a true reflection of his expertise at El Diviso.

Details

Profile: Light

Producer: Nestor Lasso Zúñiga

Region: Pitalito, Huila, Colombia

Process: Washed

Elevation: 1750 masl

Variety: Java

Source

Nestor Lasso is a third-generation coffee farmer from Pitalito, Colombia, carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, José Uribe, who founded El Diviso. Over the years, the family has worked tirelessly to elevate their farm’s reputation in the specialty coffee world by experimenting with processing techniques that push the boundaries of flavor.

Through years of trial and error, Nestor has mastered fermentation and controlled drying techniques that highlight the most dynamic and fruit-forward characteristics of his coffee. His approach has led to some of the most exciting lots coming out of Colombia today.

Story

El Diviso is a family-run farm where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Nestor and his team oversee every stage of production, ensuring that quality and consistency remain at the forefront. Their meticulous approach brings out the structured, spiced complexity that makes this Java Washed coffee so special.

It all starts with careful cherry selection, where only the ripest fruit is picked to ensure optimal sweetness. The cherries are then depulped and undergo a 48-hour fermentation in water tanks, allowing the coffee’s rich, spiced, and chocolatey notes to develop.

After fermentation, the beans are fully washed to remove any remaining mucilage, enhancing clarity and creating a smooth, velvety mouthfeel. Finally, the coffee is dried on raised beds for 15-20 days, ensuring even moisture reduction and allowing the flavors to fully mature.

The result is a coffee that is smooth, aromatic, and deeply spiced, with layers of dried dates, mint chocolate chip, and cardamom caraway. At Greater Goods, we’re excited to share this exceptional coffee with you, one that reflects both the craftsmanship of El Diviso and the innovation that continues to push specialty coffee forward.

This washed Java from producer Nestor Lasso Zúñiga arrives from Pitalito in Huila, Colombia's renowned coffee region. Greater Goods Coffee has roasted it to a light profile that emphasizes the varietal's character alongside the terroir's influence. The washed processing method typically brings clarity and cleaner acidity to coffees, allowing the origin's inherent qualities to express themselves directly. Java varietal coffees tend toward distinctive spice and herbal dimensions, which aligns with the roaster's detection of cardamom and caraway notes alongside sweeter dried fruit and chocolate undertones. At 1750 masl, the elevation sits within Huila's prime coffee-growing zone, where microclimates contribute nuanced flavor development.