BomBon - John Vergara, Colombia

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BomBón is a Double Anaerobic processed coffee that undergoes two different anaerobic processing steps. First whole coffee cherries are processed in stainless steel tanks anaerobically for 72 hours, followed by depulping and a second longer anaerobic processing. Finally they use large dehumidifiers to perfectly dry the coffee preserving all of the aromatics and volatile compounds.

BomBón is our first custom coffee from the dynamic duo that lead the Peñas Blancas coffee mill project in Colombia. Jhon Vergara and Nestor Lasso have made a worldwide name for themselves with radical experimental coffee processing. Their coffees have been winners in every global coffee, barista and roasting competition for years. They have achieved great success in bringing anaerobic, yeast and fruit inoculated and co-fermented coffees to market. 

This coffee takes that legacy and attempts to do something even more exciting to us. Can these two visionaries create a process that allows them to create sublimely sweet, exceptionally clean, fruit forward expressive coffees that exhibit all of the joy and sweetness of anaerobic processing, but do it at scale. Large Scale. Like can they make a container of mind blowing coffee so that they can generate enough total revenue to pay for the operation of their entire program. And can they do that while achieving 90+ point coffees that blow your mind?

This is that coffee. We took a gamble and committed to this project early and bought multiple shipments over the next year. And we are so glad we did. This coffee is miraculously sweet and vibrant and expresses the joy of Colombian candy and tropical fruits. 

Peñas Blancas Coffee Processing Center is led by Nestor Lassoand Jhon Vergara, two visionary coffee producers dedicated to revolutionizing post-harvest processing in Acevedo, Huila. Their goal was to create a centralized hub where small-scale farmers could access world-class processing techniques, ensuring consistency and quality that meets international specialty coffee standards.

About Nestor Lasso

Nestor Lasso is a young and innovative coffee producer from Huila who has gained international recognition for his expertise in experimental processing methods. With a deep passion for specialty coffee, he has been instrumental in introducing innovative fermentation techniques and improving quality control at Peñas Blancas. His commitment to excellence and sustainability has helped position the facility as a benchmark for high-quality coffee production.

About Jhon Vergara

Jhon Vergara is a highly skilled coffee professional with extensive experience in farm management and post-harvest processing. His leadership at Peñas Blancas focuses on empowering local farmers, ensuring fair trade practices, and implementing cutting-edge processing methods. With a strong emphasis on education and quality improvement, he plays a crucial role in mentoring producers and elevating the reputation of Acevedo’s coffee on the global stage.