Wilton Benitez’s UV light and Ozone Yellow Typica - Colombia

Producer: Wilton Benitez

Variety: Yellow Typica

Altitude: 1950 MASL

Region: Cauca

Country: Colombia

Farm: La Macarena

Taste Profile

Experience the exquisite Jasmin floral aroma of Wilton Benitez’s Yellow Typica. In the cup, savor notes of nectarine, red cherries, blood orange, mango, fresh ginger, and red fuji apples, all complemented by a crisp acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Amount: Our specialty coffee range comes in 250-gram jars of whole beans roasted for filter or slightly edgy espresso, packed and shipped on demand for maximum freshness.

Style: These coffees hit the sweet spot between specialty coffee and competition-style coffee, with a taste profile that is both exciting and unique.

Open the jar: When opening the jar, use a steady hand and treat it like a fine bottle of champagne, if you're lucky, you will have the swoooosh and the room will be filled with amazing aromatics.

Process

The journey of this exceptional coffee begins with a meticulous manual harvest, ensuring only the finest cherries are handpicked. Post-harvest, cherries are characterized and sorted by density and size to maintain uniform quality.

To ensure purity, cherries are sterilized using UV light and ozone before pulping. The fermentation process occurs in anaerobic bioreactors, where specific yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae var. diastaticus) enhances the fruity notes. This controlled fermentation lasts for 52 hours, with mucilage regularly tested to maintain optimal conditions (pH 5.5, Brix 18).

After fermentation, the beans are washed with hot water at 75°C and dried using controlled equipment for 46 hours at 38°C. This meticulous process guarantees the highest quality and flavor in every batch.

Story

Wilton Benitez is a renowned coffee producer with extensive knowledge and expertise. His deep curiosity led him to study fermentation technology across various industries, gaining valuable insights into the processes behind wine, beer, and cheese production. By meticulously controlling variables such as sugar content, pH levels, and fermentation duration, Wilton has perfected his coffee processing techniques.

The exceptional taste of Wilton’s coffee is due to his refined fermentation process, the specific microorganisms used at each stage, and a unique method of soaking beans in alternating hot and cold water to preserve their intrinsic qualities. Through these innovations, Wilton Benitez has mastered the art of crafting coffee with a distinct and exquisite flavor profile.