Colombia . El Silencio . Ombligón

Notes of bergamot, white florals, jasmine tea, honeysuckle, and white peach. From Palestina, in the south of Huila, on the edge of the Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park. The Andes narrow here, into ancient oak forests, deep canyons, and hidden waterfalls. Locals call it the Southern Gateway to the Macizo, the point where the Colombian mountain country opens toward its highest, wildest expression. The variety is Ombligón, a rare Arabica found almost exclusively in Huila and named for the small dimple at the base of its cherry, ombligo, the Spanish word for navel. Its genetic lineage is still debated, with many believing it traces back to Ethiopian heirloom stock. It rose to global attention at the 2023 World Barista Championships and remains one of the most sought-after varieties in specialty coffee. Grown between 1,700 and 2,200 metres, on a frontier of Colombian coffee production. A cup as singular as the place and the plant behind it.