This competition lot is produced by Jose Lasso at Finca El Diviso in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The coffee is 100% Typica Mejorado, a hybrid of Ethiopian landraces and Bourbon. It undergoes a complex processing method including pre-fermentation oxidation, two stages of anaerobic fermentation, and a thermal-shock step to stabilize aromatics, followed by sun-drying on raised beds. The resulting cup profile features notes of strawberry, passionfruit, rockmelon, and confectionary sweetness.
Joseph Haddad founded this trailblazing roastery in 2012 with an unwavering mission to make quality coffee accessible to everyone. Their philosophy centers on honoring the entire coffee chain from origin farmers to the final cup, employing rigorous research and extensive sourcing to deliver exceptional single origins and blends. Code Black's approach balances innovation with respect for traditional coffee craftsmanship, creating what they aptly describe as coffee "made by humans, for humans."
