Colombia El Placer Ombligon

Ombligon is a rare varietal that has been quickly gaining popularity amongst the specialty coffee world. The cherries of this varietal have a small indent resembling a belly button which is how they get their name, ombligon, which means belly button in Spanish. It is known for its intensity and very prominent flavors of red fruit such as cherry and cranberry. This particular lot from El Placer has an incredibly clear and unmistakable note of cinnamon. We like to brew this coffee at a slightly stronger ratio of 16:1 to make for a very punchy and intense cup. If it is too intense, longer ratios like 17:1 are also very good and produce a more balanced cup. 

 

Finca El Placer, owned and operated by Jesús Arbey Iquira, is a distinguished coffee farm located in the Acevedo municipality of Huila, Colombia. Situated at elevations ranging from 1,700 to 1,800 meters above sea level, the farm benefits from the region's fertile soils and favorable microclimate, ideal for cultivating specialty coffee.​

 

Jesús Arbey Iquira is a dedicated coffee producer who employs meticulous farming practices to ensure the highest quality beans. His commitment to excellence is evident in the careful selection of coffee varieties and processing methods used on the farm.​ He has developed meticulous processing methods over the years that can give his coffees very unique profiles.