Sidra Bourbon Hydrohoney

Colombia | El Diviso | Adrian Lasso | Sidra Bourbon Hydrohoney (Duo Cherry Velvet) | Signature Series

Sidra is a newer high-end varietal, believed to be a hybrid of Bourbon and Typica, developed in Ecuador. It combines floral and fruity cup characteristics with a creamy mouthfeel and long finish. It’s gaining popularity among experimental farms and barista competitions for its distinctive profile.

“Hydrohoney” (as Jhoan Vergara and a few other Colombian producers use the term) is basically a honey-style process that includes a deliberate water stage. In a normal honey process you pulp the cherry and dry the seed with mucilage still on, no washing. In hydrohoney, they still keep plenty of mucilage, but they also add a controlled water fermentation (submerged) phase to manage fermentation more precisely and get a more repeatable result, aiming for washed-like clarity plus honey-like sweetness and body.

This refers to the surface colour of the whole roasted bean, but it's not always a reliable indicator of roast level. Some of our most vibrant and lightly roasted coffees, like our Ecuadorian Sidra, may appear medium-dark (Agtron 50–60) due to their surface colour, yet are in fact light roasts with minimal development time. Surface colour can be affected by the original green colour, bean type, density, and moisture — so don't judge a bean by its exterior.

Floral, lemongrass, jasmine, cherries, berries, blood orange, juicy, creamy body. (Sidra Bourbon Duo Cherry Velvet)

Colombia | El Diviso | Adrian Lasso | Sidra Bourbon Hydrohoney (Duo Cherry Velvet) | Signature Series - When is peak flavour?

Suggests a rich and harmonious coffee experience with a velvety mouthfeel. It’s a compelling choice that can attract coffee enthusiasts seeking a unique and indulgent coffee experience. Duo Cherry emphasises the combination of naturally dried and fresh cherries, which processed together convey a smooth and luxurious texture.

Bourbon Sidra is a unique and relatively rare coffee variety. It is the result of a controlled crossbreed between Bourbon and SL28 known as Sidra. Bourbon Sidra coffee is prized for its complex and unique flavour profile. It is often described as having notes of tropical fruits, lavender, rose, jasmine and a bright acidity. It is elegant and silky. The combination of Bourbon’s sweetness and Sidra’s distinct attributes contributes to its unique flavour profile.

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

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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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.

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