A Colombian variety grown almost only in Huila, with unknown parentage and a name that refers to the shape of its bean.
Ombligón is a coffee variety grown almost only in Huila, Colombia, where the reported best altitude is 1,600 to 1,800 metres above sea level. Its name is Spanish for "belly button" and refers to the unusual shape of its bean.
Its origin is unknown and the sources disagree about it. Perfect Daily Grind quotes Juan Pablo Campos saying it could be a natural mutation of Pacamara, Bourbon or even Castillo, and both sources say it may be related to Ethiopian heirloom varieties while sharing traits with Caturra. The plants are described as having wide leaves, cherries that grow close together, vertical branches, high yields and resistance to leaf rust. Reported cup notes include raspberry, guava jam, mango and white chocolate, with a silky, thick mouthfeel.
Field notes
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Its name is Spanish for "belly button", after the shape of the bean.
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Its parentage is unknown, and a natural mutation of Pacamara, Bourbon or Castillo is among the guesses.
Grown in
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Sources · 2 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-11. Some details here are less settled than others.
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