The Dane | Single Origin

Tasting Notes | Blackberry Danish · Rhubarb · Pear · Basil

Country | Colombia
Region | Pitalito, Huila
Elevation | 1700–1850 masl
Producer | Nestor Lasso, El Diviso Farm
Variety | Caturro Chiroso (74112 Ethiopian landrace)
Process | Anaerobic Washed (Thermal Shock)
Aspects | Microlot · Parabolic Drying 18–24 days
Roast | Nordic Light

A blackberry-Danish gem from Nestor Lasso

The Dane

This lot comes from third-generation producer Nestor Lasso at El Diviso Farm in Pitalito, Huila. The farm spans 18 hectares (15 in coffee, 2 in forest) and was founded by Nestor’s grandfather José Uribe. Over time, the family invested in infrastructure to process differentiated coffees, standardizing methods to consistently achieve exceptional quality and sustainable income. This Caturro Chiroso lot showcases their meticulous approach to fermentation and drying.

Caturro Chiroso (74112)

A hybridized mutation of Caturro and Typica-line Ethiopian landraces (74112), Chiroso delivers a distinctive combination of sweet stone fruit, floral lift, and savory herbal nuance. In this expression from El Diviso, it produces layers of blackberry pastry, rhubarb, and pear with a smooth, silky finish.

Process

Anaerobic Washed with Thermal Shock

1. [Begin] Floating to select only fully ripe cherries.
2. [16 hr] Oxidation at 22–30 °C in cherry.
3. [38 hr] Anaerobic fermentation in sealed plastic cans at 16–18 °C.
4. [6 hr] Open-tank oxidation; leachates collected for later use.
5. [Depulped] Coffee is pulped immediately after oxidation.
6. [6 hr] Mucilage oxidation.
7. [24 hr] Submerged fermentation at 32 °C with water + leachates, stirred for homogeneity.
8. [Shock] Thermal shock wash at 65–70 °C to halt fermentation.
9. [18–24 days] Parabolic drying to 11 % moisture (max 30 °C).

Fermentation & conditioning time: ≈ 84 hours fermentation + 18–24 days drying

The Artwork

The artwork on this bag was designed by our in-house designer, Rachel. Inspired by Byzantine Christian motifs with a modern approach, it mirrors the layered and intricate flavor profile of this coffee.