Colombia | El Diviso | Nestor Lasso | Aji Bourbon Natural (Tropical Fruit Forward Lush) | Signature Series

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Colombia | El Diviso | Nestor Lasso | Aji Bourbon Natural (Tropical Fruit Forward Lush) | Signature Series

$89.00

≈ $8.34 per cup (15g dose)

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This coffee’s roasted in our filter style — meaning it’s designed to shine as black coffee rather than with milk. That doesn’t mean you have to brew it as a pour-over though. You can make it however you like — espresso, moka pot, AeroPress or anything in between. We simply roast it a little lighter to highlight the bean’s origin flavours giving you a cup that’s clean, vibrant and full of clarity.

Lighter roasting keeps more of the natural acidity and sweetness intact which makes for a beautifully expressive black coffee. This coffee is best enjoyed without milk as it’s too acidic and the flavours don’t pair well once milk is added.

If you prefer your milk coffee with richer caramel, toffee or nutty flavours you might enjoy our espresso range more. Those roasts are taken a little darker to bring out deeper sweetness and balance beautifully with milk.

Origin and Sourcing

Varietal: Bourbon Aji

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Bourbon Aji is a rare and intriguing coffee variety emerging from Colombia, known for its vibrant cup profile and unique origin story. Named after the spicy chili pepper (“ají” in Spanish) due to its bright red, elongated cherry shape, this variety is believed to be a natural mutation or selection of Bourbon, though its exact genetic lineage is still under research. Grown mostly in small quantities at high altitudes, Bourbon Aji has caught the attention of specialty producers for its striking flavor clarity, often showcasing intense florals, tropical fruit, and a sparkling acidity reminiscent of Ethiopian landrace varieties.

Processing Method: Natural

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The natural process involves drying whole coffee cherries under the sun, allowing the beans to absorb flavors from the fruit as they dry. This results in a coffee with a heavy body, fruity sweetness, and complex flavors. It’s commonly practiced in Ethiopia and Brazil, where the climate is conducive to sun-drying.

Producer: Nestor Lasso

Farm: El Diviso

Region / Area: Bruselas, Huila

Altitude: 1780–1900 MASL

Harvest Period: September

Sourcing Partner: Direct From Farm

Roast Details

Roast Style: Filter

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Filter roasts are lighter with a shorter development time, designed to highlight clarity, acidity, and fruit-driven complexity — perfect for black coffee and filter methods. These roasts can also be used for espresso, especially if you enjoy brighter, more vibrant shots. Try longer brew ratios or turbo shots to tame acidity and bring out sweetness. Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are developed further to encourage deeper caramelization and Maillard reactions, producing richer, chocolatey, and nutty flavours that shine in milk and offer a fuller-bodied espresso. We don't usually roast omni (one roast for all brew methods) — in our experience, it tends to be a compromise that's average at both. But occasionally, for larger lots or versatile blends, we may do an omni roast to suit both black and milk drinkers.

Roast Level: Light

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This is a more accurate reflection of the actual roast level rather than internal & external colour readings and is based off roasting weight loss %. <11% is Nordic ultra-light; 11–13% is Light with balanced acidity and sweetness; 14–16% is Medium for rounded body and caramel; 16–20% is Dark for rich, chocolatey intensity; 20%+ is Starbucks/Italian for bold, smoky depth. Some would say the higher the %, the 'stronger' the coffee.

Roasting Weight Loss: 11.6%

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Coffee roasting weight loss refers to the significant reduction in the mass of green coffee beans during the roasting process, typically ranging from 9% to 25% depending on the roast level. This phenomenon primarily occurs due to the evaporation of moisture, which constitutes about 9–13% of the bean's initial weight.

Roasted On Machine: Roest L100 Ultra

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The ROEST L100 Ultra is the most advanced sample roaster in its class, combining the precision of the L100 Plus with next-generation hardware upgrades and new airflow technology. A redesigned, fully perforated drum with reversible rotation introduces a counterflow mode that channels air directly through the bean mass—allowing faster, more efficient heat transfer and enabling lighter roasts or second crack in under 90 seconds. With upgraded 5 GHz Wi-Fi, a faster processor, built-in pressure sensor, and refreshed UI matching the P3000, the Ultra offers better batch consistency (even at 50g), improved airflow calibration, and lower energy consumption. It’s a serious tool for roasters wanting unmatched control, speed, and repeatability—while still fitting neatly on the benchtop.

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes: Floral, lavender, passion fruit, apricot, citrus, slight spice, sweet and complex. (Aji Bourbon Tropical Fruit Forward Lush Natural)

Cupping Score: 90.0

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Our coffees are scored using the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) protocol by Q Grader–certified cuppers. A score of 80+ qualifies as specialty grade — clean, well-processed, and high quality. 80–84 coffees are more common and often used in blends. 85–87 are brighter, more complex, and better suited for high-quality filter brews. 88–90 are exceptional, and 90+ coffees are ultra-rare, often Cup of Excellence (COE) winners — the best in the world.

Decaffeinated? No

Import into Beanconqueror

Import into xBloom (18g)

Colombia | El Diviso | Nestor Lasso | Aji Bourbon Natural (Tropical Fruit Forward Lush) | Signature Series - When is peak flavour?

Light Roast - Roasted on Roest L100 Ultra

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This Coffee has been part of some top places in competitions!

World Barista Championship (WBC) on May 4, 2024
Result: 1st place
Competitor: Mikael Jasin
Dutch Barista Championship 2025
Result: 1st place
Brewer: Zjevaun Janga
Barista Champion Japan 2024
Result: 1st place
Brewer: Hiroki Ito

Tropical Fruit Forward Lush

Paints a picture of rich and vibrant tropical fruit flavors within the context of a fruit-forward coffee profile. It conveys a sense of abundance and lushness in the fruity characteristics of the coffee. This coffee is treasured for its complexity and multidimensional taste profile. In addition to the fruitiness, you will experience floral lactic and even nutty undernotes. This complexity adds depth and character to the coffee profile.

About Aji Bourbon

It is a mutation of an Ethiopian Landrace, in the region it is known as Ají Borbón since the mucilage has a sligh smell and flavor similar to red pepper.

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

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.

Click here to view all our coffees that are sourced from LOHAS BEANS

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.