Colombia Wilton Benitez Decaf

Tastes Like: Cherry, Limeade, Chocolate, Toffee

Origin: Cauca, Colombia

Variety: Red Bourbon

Producer: Wilton Benitez, Granja Paraiso 92

Elevation: 2100 masl

Process: Washed Anaerobic Decaf

Wilton Benitez is a pioneer of precision in coffee, and this Red Bourbon from his farm, Granja Paraíso 92, is a masterclass in what modern decaf can be. By combining high tech processing with a gentle sugarcane decaffeination, Wilton has managed to preserve the vibrant "neon" fruit notes often lost in decaf. This cup is a standout for us. It is approachable yet incredibly unique, offering a level of clarity and sweetness that makes it easy to forget you are drinking decaf.

At Granja Paraíso 92, the focus is on constant curiosity and innovation. Wilton utilizes a thermal shock method where cherries are sanitized with UV light and ozone before undergoing controlled anaerobic fermentation in bioreactors. The coffee is then hit with hot and cold water to lock in its complex aromatics before being decaffeinated in Colombia using Ethyl Acetate derived from local sugarcane. The result is a cup that is bright, syrupy, and bursting with red fruit character.