las flores competition lactic natural

THIS COFFEE COMES IN 150g TINS

Variety: red bourbon 
Process natural +
Origin Colombia
Region Pitalito, Huila
Finca las Flores 
Producer Johan vergara 
Altitude 1750 masl

banana candy - forest fruits 

Coffee profile resulting from LAB (Lactic Acid Bacteria) fermentation implies a rich, smooth texture, sophisticated flavors akin to fermentation, and a multi-dimensional taste experience that combines creaminess, cultured nuances, and an exceptional depth of flavors. In this coffee you will experience refined flavours associated with cultured products like yogurt. The Brilliance is associated with the complexity and depth including baked fruits, jam, watermelon and strawberry like notes.

Together Nestor & Jhoan Vergara, also from a coffee farming family, established El Diviso by combining their family farms. This cooperation has improved the quality of their coffee, which has been recognized
in various barista competitions across Europe.

The partnership with Cat and Pierre from CATA Export was especially fruitful, as they collaborated on fermentation processes and protocols to produce award-winning coffees. It has also helped to provide career opportunities for young producers to stay in the coffee industry and pursue their passion.

Their processing method begins with selecting cherries at 24–28 Brix. Thermal shock is applied at the cherry stage, followed by 60 hours of anaerobic fermentation, 12 hours of oxidation, and 24 hours of submerged anaerobic fermentation. A final thermal shock is applied at 55°C for 30 minutes. No cold water flotation or leachate recirculation is used.

Drying is carried out mechanically using a dehumidifier machine over a period of 60 hours. This careful approach ensures stable, repeatable quality and distinctive flavor characteristics. Johan and Diego’s commitment to precision and innovation has made Finca Las Flores a benchmark in specialty coffee production.

This coffee is phenomenal on all brew methods!

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