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About Nestor Lasso
Nestor Lasso is a young and visionary coffee producer from Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. Alongside his brother Adrian, he took over their family farm, El Diviso, and transitioned from traditional farming into the world of specialty coffee. In collaboration with fellow producer Jhoan Vergara, Nestor has helped push the boundaries of Colombian coffee through cutting-edge fermentation methods such as thermal shock and anaerobic processing. His passion for quality and experimentation has earned him recognition among top roasters and baristas worldwide.
What sets Nestor apart is not just his skill as a farmer, but his mindset—blending deep respect for traditional practices with a bold drive for innovation. He meticulously controls every aspect of post-harvest processing, constantly refining techniques to highlight the unique character of rare varieties. His coffees are known for their intensity, clarity, and complexity, making them sought after in international competitions and microlot offerings.
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.
SKU: col_nestor_lasso_ombligon_160g
Package Weight: 200g
How does my coffee come packaged?
Despite some of our product images looking very fancy our coffee is packaged into a plain brown paper foiled lined bag with a Swiss WIPF degassing valve. This offers superior oxygen and moisture protection. We recommend once you crack the seal you store your coffee in AirScape containers or Weber Workshop Bean Cellars for a single dosing option.
You can also freeze/vacuum seal in small lots, then use straight away once removed from freezer.
We don't have fancy printed bags with ziplocks (more plastic), we save that cost and buy better quality green beans so you can focus on your cup quality instead of fancy marketing and artwork.
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