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Cata Project – Seasonal Espresso

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El Diviso, Los Nogales, Solado Blanco; Huila, Colombia – Advanced Natural Ombligon, Typica, Chiroso

– “This seasonal espresso special collaboration lot is expertly produced by our dear friends Nestor Lasso, Oscar Hernandez and Jairo Hoyos, with support from Cata Export.”

What to expect in the cup

Passion fruit, eucalyptus, cherry cola. An outstanding cup with a distinct exotic quality, highlighted by bright, fresh tropical acidity and a lingering sweetness reminiscent of Dr Pepper.

£14.00£56.00

The Cata Project was initiated in 2022 with the objective of providing clients with a unique and exceptional espresso experience. This initiative is spearheaded by Cata Export, represented by Catalina and Pierre, and features a variety of producers each season. Our mission is to support these producers by ensuring they receive a premium price for their coffee, which in turn allows us to deliver an exceptional product to our clients. This approach benefits the entire supply chain, as producers gain from the premium pricing while consumers enjoy high-quality coffee at a reasonable cost. With this latest Cata Project Vol.7 we highlight three exotic varietals from three close friends producers with whom we have established long-term relationships, and having visited them most recently in February 2025. The selections include Ombligon from Nestor Lasso at El Diviso, Typica from Oscar Hernandez at Los Nogales, and Chiroso from Jairo Hoyos at Solado Blanco coffee farm, all processed using the Advanced Natural method to enhance the flavour profile. This carefully curated and precisely fermented lot yield an outstanding cup characterised by a distinct exotic quality, featuring bright and refreshing tropical acidity along with a lingering sweetness reminiscent of cherry cola, making it outstanding choice for both espresso and milk-based beverages.
Our partnership with Cata Export commenced in 2019, coinciding with the establishment of both Cata and Sweven as companies. Throughout the years, we have cultivated a remarkable friendship that has enabled us to collaborate on numerous events globally, including visits to our home in Bristol and their base in Colombia. This relationship stands as our longest and most sustainable, one that we cherish deeply and take great pride in. Catalina Gutiérrez and Pierre Fargetton, the co-founders of Cata Export, have dedicated themselves tirelessly over the past five years to uncovering and supporting small coffee producers in Colombia, facilitating direct connections with both roasters and consumers. Their commitment to sustainability has led to various projects aimed at enhancing coffee quality through customised fermentation techniques. In recognition of their efforts, they were honoured by the President of Colombia in 2020 as the Best Colombian Coffee Exporter of the Year. Their outstanding contributions have also brought global acclaim to numerous small producers, including Nestor Lasso, Oscar Hernandez, and Jhohan Vergara, who have received multiple awards for their exceptional coffees in recent years. Additionally, we recently had the opportunity to visit their newly acquired farm, Cata Reserva, in Huila, where they are engaged in exciting projects that will soon be unveiled. We eagerly anticipate showcasing these developments here at Sweven.