El Diviso

Linarco is a third-generation coffee farmer from Huila. He owns El Diviso a 10-hectare farm located in Palestina, Huila at 1800 m.a.s.l. Linarco and his family have moved forward from traditional farming practices and implemented up-to-date standards that have improved their coffee quality and yield. Since he was a child, Linarco was surrounded by crops and people who understand how to grow and process coffee. He took the opportunity to do his studies in business administration, then decided to learn more about specialty coffee processing and varietals. They have participated in the Cup Of Excellence and achieved success with their coffee being recognised as one of the most acclaimed at the event.

This microlot is 100% Caturra. This variety originated in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is a natural mutation of Red Bourbon. Caturra produces more coffee and is more resistant to plant diseases than Bourbon. The soil in which the seed was planet in is has characteristics of volcanic ash producing extremely fertile soils. Thin layers of ash can act as natural fertilisers, producing increased harvests in years following an eruption.

This coffee is harvested following strict ripeness criteria, floated and hand sorted to remove any defects. The cherries were then exposed to 30 hours of underwater fermentation before being pulped. The parchment was then gently washed and then dried in temperature controlled conditions until ideal moisture content was achieved. Expect tasting notes of dark caramel, gentle spice and a red apple acidity.