Colombia | El Diviso | Nestor Lasso | Ombligon Natural
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| Management number | 253653448 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$16.80 | Model Number | 253653448 | ||
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El Diviso
El Diviso is a family-run coffee farm located in the highlands of Pitalito, Huila, Colombia, at elevations ranging from 1,750 to over 1,900 metres above sea level. Founded by Jose Uribe Lasso and now led by the next generation, El Diviso has become one of the most influential names in modern Colombian specialty coffee. The farm spans approximately 14 to 16 hectares and is dedicated to producing meticulously crafted microlots that reflect both terroir and process.
Under the leadership of Nestor and Adrian Lasso, El Diviso transitioned from traditional washed coffees into experimental, competition-level production. Today, the farm is known for rare varieties, advanced fermentation techniques, and repeatable processing protocols that have made its coffees favourites among top roasters and baristas worldwide. You can read the full El Diviso story on our blog
Nestor Lasso
Nestor Lasso is a leading figure in Colombia’s new wave of experimental coffee producers. Based at his family’s farm, El Diviso, in Pitalito, Huila, Nestor blends deep local knowledge with a scientific mindset, focusing on fermentation control, varietal expression, and consistency. His work has helped position El Diviso as a reference point for competition-level Colombian coffee.
Working closely with his brother Adrian and collaborators such as Jhoan Vergara of Las Flores, Nestor has refined processes including thermal shock, anaerobic fermentation, and cultured fermentations. His coffees are celebrated for their clarity, vibrancy, and layered sweetness, and are frequently selected for national and international competitions. Learn more about Nestor and the El Diviso family in our full producer story
About Ombligon Varietal
Ombligon is a rare and fascinating coffee variety grown almost exclusively in Huila, Colombia, and brought to wider attention by producers like Nestor Lasso. Thought to be a natural mutation of Ethiopian landrace varieties, Ombligon is named for its unique cherry shape, which resembles a small belly button ("ombligo" in Spanish). Its scarcity, exotic genetics, and striking cup profile have made it a prized variety among experimental coffee producers and roasters.
The flavor of Ombligon is bold yet elegant—often showing notes of sweet cherry, creamy milk chocolate, and ripe berries, with a silky body and long, complex finish. It responds especially well to innovative processing techniques like carbonic maceration and thermal shock, which Nestor and his team have mastered. With growing interest from the global specialty scene, including its use in high-level barista competitions, Ombligon is quickly becoming a standout in Colombia’s next generation of exotic coffees.
Coffee in Colombia
Coffee holds a rich and storied place in Colombia’s cultural and economic history. Colombia’s coffee-growing regions, characterized by fertile volcanic soils, high altitudes, and ideal climates, provide perfect conditions for cultivating Arabica beans, which thrive in these unique environments. This terroir contributes to the bright acidity, balanced body, and nuanced flavors typical of Colombian coffee, often with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and chocolate. The coffee industry in Colombia has long been rooted in small-scale farming, with generations of families dedicating themselves to the craft of growing, harvesting, and processing coffee. This emphasis on tradition and quality has helped establish Colombia as one of the most respected coffee producers in the world.
In recent years, Colombian coffee has experienced a revival, thanks in part to the growing specialty coffee market. Producers, inspired by changing consumer demands, have explored new and experimental approaches to processing, such as natural, honey, and anaerobic fermentation methods, to diversify flavor profiles and showcase the country’s potential. With a focus on high-quality, traceable, and ethically sourced beans, Colombian coffee producers have embraced exotic varietals like Gesha and innovative cultivation practices, elevating the profile of Colombian coffee on the global stage. This movement has not only revitalized Colombia’s coffee industry but also encouraged sustainable practices and fair trade, providing more economic opportunities for smallholder farmers and drawing coffee enthusiasts from around the world.
We sourced this competition coffee lot through LOHAS BEANS who work directly with the farmer and air freight the beans as soon as they are ready from processing.
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WHO IS LOHAS BEANS?
Lohas Beans is a Colombian exporter that works alongside some of the country’s most respected and forward-thinking producers, helping bring standout Colombian coffees to the global stage. Their lots have appeared in competitions, been served in top cafés around the world, and enjoyed by dedicated home brewers. While Lohas Beans are not producers themselves, they source and offer distinctive, high-quality lots for discerning coffee drinkers by collaborating with leading Colombian producers, including the Vergara Brothers, the Lasso Brothers, Jhonathan Gasca, Orlando Ospina, and Paola Trujillo.
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