White Lotus, Colombia

Produced by Jhoan Vergara at Finca Las Flores in Acevedo, Huila, this coffee is a reflection of a producer who has spent years exploring the relationship between variety, fermentation and flavour. Las Flores has become known for pushing the boundaries of coffee processing, combining scientific precision with a deep respect for the character of the coffee itself. For Jhoan, innovation is not an end goal but a tool for expressing the full potential of each lot.

The variety behind this coffee is Caturra Chiroso, a rare Colombian variety that has gained attention for its remarkable floral aromatics, vibrant acidity and elegant cup profile. While many modern coffees seek impact through intensity, Chiroso often achieves something more difficult: complexity delivered with grace.

The coffee is grown at approximately 1,750 metres above sea level in the mountains of Huila, one of Colombia’s most celebrated coffee regions. Cool temperatures, high elevations and rich soils provide ideal conditions for slow cherry maturation, allowing the coffee to develop exceptional sweetness and aromatic complexity.
What makes White Lotus particularly fascinating is the way tradition and innovation coexist in the cup.

The coffee undergoes a carefully controlled washed process that begins with 24 hours of anaerobic fermentation in cherry, followed by additional oxidation stages both before and after depulping. A brief thermal shock treatment and controlled drying complete the process. While these techniques are highly technical, their purpose is simple: to create greater clarity, stability and flavour expression.

In the cup, the result is remarkably refined.

The first impression is floral. Notes of camomile flowers emerge immediately, bringing a delicate, tea-like quality that sets the tone for the entire experience. White grape follows, adding brightness and juiciness, while crisp green apple provides freshness and structure. As the coffee cools, subtle layers of sweetness become more apparent, creating a cup that feels luminous, clean and beautifully balanced.

What we love most about White Lotus is its sense of restraint.

Despite the advanced processing behind it, nothing feels exaggerated. The floral notes remain elegant rather than perfumed. The fruit is vibrant but never overwhelming. Every flavour appears with clarity, then quietly makes room for the next.

This is a coffee that invites a slower pace. One that rewards attention, yet remains approachable and effortlessly enjoyable.

At Umaña, we are drawn to coffees that feel complete, coffees where variety, terroir and processing work together rather than compete for attention. White Lotus is one of those coffees.