Specialty Coffee
Ombligon coffee is becoming more popular
Specialty coffee’s fixation with unusual and rare coffees has only been growing, particularly noticeable at the World Barista Championship, with more and more competitors using rare and “forgotten” species.
The 2023 World Barista Championship was no exception to this trend, with many of the six finalists using unique coffees in their routines.
For example, Australia’s Jack Simpson (who placed third) used Ombligon for his espresso, milk, and signature beverage courses.
Ombligon is a relatively unknown arabica variety grown in Colombia, but interest in this coffee is certainly growing following this year’s WBC...
In recent years, specialty coffee’s fixation with unusual and rare coffees has only been growing. This fascination is particularly noticeable at the World Barista Championship, with more and more competitors using rare and “forgotten” species and varieties every year.
The 2023 World Barista Championship was no exception to this trend, with many of the six finalists using unique coffees in their routines. For example, Australia’s Jack Simpson (who placed third) used Ombligon for his espresso, milk, and signature beverage courses.
Ombligon is a relatively unknown arabica variety grown in Colombia, but interest in this coffee is certainly growing following this year’s WBC... more
Processing Ombligon for competitions
The processing techniques for Ombligon are much stricter and more precise when used for competitions.
Juan says “We process Ombligon cherries in stainless steel tanks in 200kg batches,”. “This means the variables are more controlled and are on a smaller scale, which helps to enhance the characteristics that Nestor wants to highlight for competitors who use this coffee”... more.