Eight years ago, brothers Nestor and Adrian Lasso made a bold decision: rather than following the traditional methods passed down by their parents, they chose to explore the world of specialty coffee and experimental processing. Today, at just 25 and 27, they’ve become part of a new generation of Colombian producers pushing the boundaries of quality and innovation. Together with Jhoan Vergara, another young producer from a coffee-farming family, they founded El Diviso — a project that brings together their two family farms: El Diviso (Lasso brothers) and Las Flores (Vergara), near Pitalito, in southern Huila. This partnership has allowed them to pool their knowledge, resources, and passion to consistently produce exceptional coffees. Six years ago, the team began working closely with Cat and Pierre, founders of CATA Export, to refine fermentation techniques and develop protocols that would elevate their coffees for the international market. This collaboration has required time, trust, and significant investment — but the results speak for themselves. Their coffees have become a fixture in barista competitions across Europe, and around the world. Today, Finca El Diviso and CATA Export operate as a single, forward-thinking unit, with shared goals and a deep commitment to quality, education, and transparency. The friendship between Nestor and Cat embodies the values at the heart of CATA’s mission: building meaningful, long-term relationships that support the next generation of producers and help them thrive. We’re proud to continue showcasing coffees from El Diviso — not only for their exceptional cup profiles, but for the spirit of progress and collaboration they represent.