Colombia - Variedad Colombia Microlot by Wilton Benitez

About This Coffee

This coffee is produced by Wilton Benitez at Finca Granja Paraiso 92 in Piendamó, Cauca, Colombia, at altitudes between 1550-1800 meters. The coffee consists entirely of the Colombia variety of Arabica. It undergoes a three-stage experimental process: natural processing, followed by anaerobic washed fermentation with added yeast, and thermal shock treatment. The detailed method involves sanitizing cherries with ozone, 48-hour whole cherry water submersion, pulping, 24-hour Lactobacillus fermentation, thermal shock using hot and cold rinses, and rapid drying with an Eco-Enigma dehumidifying dryer. Flavor notes include dark chocolate nibs, grapes, and juicy bright acidity. Wilton Benitez won the Golden Bean in 2022 and best cup of Cauca in 2023 and 2024.

Origin

Piendamó (Colombia)

Cauca (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Dark Chocolate, Grape

Roast Level

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Processing

Natural, Anaerobic Washed, Thermal Shock

Typology

Arabica

Colombia

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Ilse Geyskens, a Belgian living in Colombia, founded Café Velvet in 2014 out of a desire to create a bridge between European coffee culture and the exceptional beans grown at her doorstep in Colombia. Her vision was to establish a space where Colombians could enjoy their own high-quality coffee, prepared with the precision of Belgian standards. The roastery's approach focuses on carefully selected local beans, roasted to highlight their unique profiles for both local enjoyment and export.

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