Gesha Washed (Doña Martha Floral Symphony)
Roasted by Central Coast Coffee in Somersby, NSW
Tasting notes
Lemon blossom and floral notes with orange, juicy green apple acidity, medium creamy body, and a perfumed grapefruit finish
In the roaster's own words.
- Origin
- Colombia · Huila, AcevedoEl Diviso
- Roast
- Light · For filter
- Process
- Washed
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Varietals
- Gesha
- Altitude
- 1750 masl
What Central Coast Coffee say
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Price is relatively high amongst the other profiles you might have seen in our offering, due to the detailed fermentation processing it takes to get to these complex and delicate notes, which enhance the high quality and performance of this reference.
Floral Symphony
Suggests a harmonious and complex blend of floral notes, appealing to coffee connoisseurs seeking a refined taste experience. You will find a diverse and fragrant bouquet reminiscent of jasmine, rose and lavender.
About Gesha
Gesha (also spelled Geisha) has its roots in the Ethiopian town of Gesha. It is renowned for its exceptional flavour characteristics, often described as having a complex and floral aroma, with notes of jasmine, bergamot, and tropical fruit. Gesha is prized for its exceptional and complex flavour profile, and it has become a symbol of high-quality specialty coffee. Coffee enthusiasts and connoisseurs often seek out Gesha beans for a unique and memorable coffee experience.
El Diviso
El Diviso is a family-run coffee farm located in the highlands of Pitalito, Huila, Colombia, at elevations ranging from 1,750 to over 1,900 metres above sea level. Founded by Jose Uribe Lasso and now led by the next generation, El Diviso has become one of the most influential names in modern Colombian specialty coffee. The farm spans approximately 14 to 16 hectares and is dedicated to producing meticulously crafted microlots that reflect both terroir and process.
Under the leadership of Nestor and Adrian Lasso, El Diviso transitioned from traditional washed coffees into experimental, competition-level production. Today, the farm is known for rare varieties, advanced fermentation techniques, and repeatable processing protocols that have made its coffees favourites among top roasters and baristas worldwide. You can read the full El Diviso story on our blog.
Nestor Lasso
Nestor Lasso is a leading figure in Colombia’s new wave of experimental coffee producers. Based at his family’s farm, El Diviso, in Pitalito, Huila, Nestor blends deep local knowledge with a scientific mindset, focusing on fermentation control, varietal expression, and consistency. His work has helped position El Diviso as a reference point for competition-level Colombian coffee.
Working closely with his brother Adrian and collaborators such as Jhoan Vergara of Las Flores, Nestor has refined processes including thermal shock, anaerobic fermentation, and cultured fermentations. His coffees are celebrated for their clarity, vibrancy, and layered sweetness, and are frequently selected for national and international competitions. Learn more about Nestor and the El Diviso family in our full producer story.
Adrian Lasso
Adrian Lasso plays a central role in El Diviso’s reputation for precision and balance. Based in Pitalito, Huila, Adrian oversees varietal selection, cherry quality, and structured post-harvest protocols, supported by formal training in quality evaluation and sensory analysis through SENA.
His coffees are known for refined sweetness, clean intensity, and articulate flavour definition. By tailoring fermentation and drying methods to each lot, Adrian ensures that El Diviso’s experimental coffees remain elegant and expressive. Read more about Adrian and the El Diviso story on our blog.
We sourced this competition coffee lot through LOHAS BEANS who work directly with the farmer and air freight the beans as soon as they are ready from processing.
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WHO IS LOHAS BEANS?
Lohas Beans is a Colombian exporter that works alongside some of the country’s most respected and forward-thinking producers, helping bring standout Colombian coffees to the global stage. Their lots have appeared in competitions, been served in top cafés around the world, and enjoyed by dedicated home brewers. While Lohas Beans are not producers themselves, they source and offer distinctive, high-quality lots for discerning coffee drinkers by collaborating with leading Colombian producers, including the Vergara Brothers, the Lasso Brothers, Jhonathan Gasca, Orlando Ospina, and Paola Trujillo.
Quoted from their product page.





