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Wilton Benitez | Colombia | Thermal Shock
Wilton Benitez | Colombia | Thermal Shock
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It has been a long time in the making but I am exited to announce my first coffee from Wilton! This is a very fun, fruity, and funky coffee which I can't wait for you all to try.
Varietal: Tipica
Region: Cauca, Colombia
Altitude: 1,900 masl
Processing: Selectively harvested at peak ripeness. Sterilized with ozonated water and UV light. De-pulped immediately. Anaerobically fermented for 48 hours, then inoculated with Saccharomyces pastorianus and fermented another 68 hours (total 106 hours). Gently rinsed and washed. Dried under controlled conditions until internal humidity reaches ~10.5%.
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About the Producer:
Wilton Benitez, owner of the innovative coffee company Granja El Paraíso-92 in Colombia's Cauca region, is renowned for cultivating unique coffee varietals and pioneering groundbreaking processing methods. With 26+ years of coffee-growing experience and 16+ years in specialty coffee, Wilton is also a trained chemical engineer who has redirected his scientific expertise toward his lifelong passion for coffee. Drawing inspiration from fermentation technologies used in wine, beer, and cheese production, he meticulously controls variables like sugar content, pH level, and fermentation duration to create exceptional coffee profiles. Granja El Paraíso-92, a family farm, employs advanced farming techniques such as terraces, drip irrigation, shading, and laboratory-based nutrition management to produce distinctive coffees. Their processing plant, microbiology lab, and quality lab enable the production of washed, natural, honey, and anaerobic coffees using innovative bioreactors and specific microorganisms for controlled fermentation. Wilton’s innovative process involves precise fermentation techniques, the use of alternating hot and cold water to seal the coffee beans, and constant monitoring of temperature, pH, Brix degrees, and electrical conductivity. These methods result in coffees with unique, standardized flavor profiles that highlight Wilton's mastery and dedication to quality craftsmanship.
Pricing Details:
FOT: $13.00/LB