Description
At the head of the Los Aguacates farm, perched in the highlands of Tolima, Luis Ernesto Nieto embodies a new generation of Colombian producers who combine tradition and innovation. Passionate about coffee from an early age, he chose to specialize in demanding processing methods such as White Honey, where every step – from cherry selection to partial fermentation and drying – requires extreme precision.
Luis Ernesto places great importance on quality: all harvests are carried out by hand, only with perfectly ripe cherries, then processed in micro-lots. This artisanal approach allows him to express the unique potential of his terroir, producing coffees that are bright, elegant, and always marked by natural sweetness and refined aromatic complexity.
Today, his coffees are recognized beyond Colombia’s borders and captivate specialty coffee enthusiasts for their balance and distinctive character. Through his work, Luis Ernesto Nieto is establishing Los Aguacates as a rising reference in Tolima and contributing to strengthening Colombia’s reputation as one of the world’s cradles of specialty coffee.
Los Aguacates | Colombia | White Honey Geisha
Farm name: Los Aguacates
Producer: Luis Ernesto Nieto
Origin: Tolima, Colombia
Altitude: 1800MSL
Variety: Geisha
Process: White Honey
Roast: Filter
Resting:
Filter: 3 weeks
Espresso: 4 weeks
Brewing Ratio
Filter: 93°C | 1:16-17
Espresso: 92°C | 1:2.5-3
