GREEN COFFEE OMBLIGON NATURAL NESTOR LASSO 150GR - English

Exclusively for within the EU sourced by Velvet Coffee Brussels

• Country: Colombia
• Region: Bruselas, Huila
• MASL: 1950
• Producer Nestor Lasso
• Harvest: December 2023
• Process: Natural Anaerobic - Thermal Shock
• Variety: Ombligon
• Notes: Extraterrestrial red cherry and strawberry candy

Straight from the verdant landscapes of Huila, Colombia, Ombligon is a rare arabica variety whose origins remain a mystery. Fondly named after its unique shape - resembling a "belly button" in English - Ombligon is a coffee that paints a complex tapestry of flavors and textures.

While it shares traits with native Colombian species like Caturra - wide leaves, closely grown cherries, and high yields, Ombligon could be a natural mutation of other varieties such as Pacamara, Bourbon, or even Castillo, mostly attributed to its high yield potential and resistance to coffee leaf rust.

The special fermentation process of these Ombligon beans was developed by none other than Nestor Lasso. This process is what produces these award-winning beans:

1. Careful handpicking of the ripest Ombligon cherries

2. Placed in bags, the cherries embark on a 48-hour oxidation adventure, followed by a 12-hour rest.

3. A 60-hour oxidation stage follows, after which the bags of cherries are left open to increase the temperature inside them.

4. To harmonize the internal and external temperatures, the cherries are bathed in 32°C water.

5. Sealed in plastic tanks, the cherries undergo an anaerobic fermentation process.

6. To conclude this epic journey, the cherries are washed in 60°C water, halting the fermentation. They're then gently dried, locking in those complex, captivating flavors.