Colombia Penas Blancas

In the green mountains of southern Huila, where morning mist rests over the coffee trees, the Peñas Blancas project was born.

More than a washing station, Peñas Blancas is the result of a shared vision: to bring together coffee-growing families under one dream — creating coffee with identity, precision, and soul. Here, the constant sound of water washing coffee blends with laughter, conversations, and the quiet pride of those who have dedicated their lives to the land. Each family contributes its harvest of ripe cherries — the fruit of daily labor, of silent effort, and of knowledge passed down from generation to generation. What were once small, scattered lots have now become a single language of quality. Thanks to the Peñas Blancas Central Washing Station, these coffees share a common path: controlled processes, clean fermentations, and full traceability that elevate each bean to its highest potential.At the forefront of this project stands Néstor Lasso, a young producer with a restless spirit and a scientific mind whose passion extends far beyond his own farm. Together with Jhoan Vergara, he has led a quiet but profound transformation — building a network of coffee growers who believe in collaboration as a tool for growth. Néstor doesn’t just share technical knowledge — he teaches others to observe, to experiment, and to believe in excellence from the very beginning. His leadership is empathetic, practical, and deeply inspiring. Under his guidance, the washing station has become a living laboratory where every producer learns, contributes, and feels part of something greater.

The technical heart of southern Huila: At the Central, every delivery of coffee is received with respect. Each lot undergoes flotation, carefully monitored fermentation, and technical washing following a rigorous protocol designed to highlight clarity, sweetness, and balance. Temperature and pH are closely controlled, and slow, even drying ensures an honest expression of origin. Here, technology does not replace tradition — it accompanies it. The result is a coffee that perfectly reflects the character of southern Huila: clean, juicy, with bright acidity and persistent sweetness, showing notes of ripe cherry, panela, and black tea. It is the taste of altitude, volcanic soil, and shared work.

Cupping Notes

Caramel, Raisin, Winter Spice