Plot Colombia Wilder Lazo Whole Bean

7oz / 200g 
Notes: Anise, Cherry Cola, Elderflower
Region: San Adolfo, Huila
Producer: Wilder Lazo
Varietal: Bourbon Sidra
Processing: Anoxic Natural
Elevation: 1470 - 2100 m

From Plot: 

"We can hardly believe it’s been four years of ICON releases, and we’re starting 2025 with a bang! Wilder Lazo, who comes from a family of passionate coffee producers, is now part of the El Placer Farms project started by Sebastian Ramirez. His naturally processed Sidra exemplifies the El Placer style—super intense and complex. The cup brims with anise and cherry cola, beautifully balanced with floral aromatics like elderflower. 

Story
Three family members, Wilder, Segundo and Heiner all recently joined the El Placer Farms Project because they are close friends of Sebastian Ramirez and they wanted to have more direct contact with the people who roast and drink their coffee.

Wilder has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to genetics and processes. He focuses on highlighting the true characteristics of each variety through fermentation and post-harvest processes.

For this lot, cherries are harvested over a period of fifteen days and are only selected once they have reached a brix of at least 22 degrees. The cherries are submerged in water and the under and overripe cherries which float are removed to be processed separately. Only the mature cherries proceed to fermentation.

The whole fruits are fermented in 200 litre tanks for seven days (168 hours), submerged in water until the water’s pH reaches 5.5 or 12 degrees Brix. After fermentation is complete the cherries are laid out to dry on raised beds in a parabolic structure for approximately 25 days.

Producer
Wilder Lazo’s family is a group of passionate coffee producers in the San Adolfo region of Huila. Throughout the years, they have faced many challenges in pursuit of their dreams. After a devastating fire forced them to leave their farm, their father’s determination led them back to rebuild their crops and the entire property.

The whole family participates in coffee production. Their mother finds joy in gardening, while the children specialize in different aspects of the business—from drying and processing to commercialization. Segundo Lasso, Wilder Lazo’s father (their last names are spelled differently), helped transform their farm into a platform for specialty coffee known for exceptional flavours and aromas. Despite hard times, they never gave up. Their dedication and passion have provided both a livelihood and education for their children’s future. Today, the entire family continues this legacy, ensuring Wilder Lazo’s coffee stands out among discerning palates.

Wilder Lazo’s story reminds us of the importance of perseverance and working with love. His farm is a charming place dedicated to specialty coffee cultivation—the result of an entire family’s effort and passion.