Divino Niño or ‘Divine Child’ in English, is the colloquial name of a cooperative group in Sauza, Huila that has grown from 25 producers to over 50. The longer name is Cooperative Divino Niño del Horizonte & ASOCAFOR, which is a bit more of a mouthful. The group’s leading figures, Edilma Polania Bermeo, Adrian Bocanegra and Mario Salazar are at the helm of operations and keep the group organised and growing sustainably.
We bought this coffee through Osito, an importer that works internationally but was founded and is still primarily based in Colombia. Along with the Divino Niño co-operative they founded an annual cup competition called Copa Suaceña. Competitions like this are so valuable to coffee growing communities to provide a showcase, a platform and learning environment and an opportunity for producers to secure higher prices.
Seasonal buying is about seeing coffee as a crop not a commodity, buying in harmony with the growing seasons to enjoy coffee at its best. This kind of buying has always been the backbone of our business and it’s something we’ve improved and refined every year.
