Description
Colombia
Wilton Benítez
Special fermentation
/competition
| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Piendamó, Cauca |
| Farm | Paraíso Farm 92 |
| Height | 1950 meters above sea level |
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Variety
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Caturra Chiroso |
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Process
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Special fermentation |
Cupping NOTES
Passion fruit, dragon fruit, chamomile
Tropical citrus acidity, elegant body, and a toffee finish
El Paraíso Farm-92- Caturra Chiroso
Where science redefines specialty coffee
At the renowned Farm Granja Paraíso 92, located at an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters, Willinton Benítez carefully cultivates thisCaturra Chiroso Variety , noted for its natural sweetness and extraordinary aromatic complexity.
- Selective hand-picking: Each cherry is picked by hand, selecting only those fruits that have reached their peak of ripeness to ensure a balanced and clean flavor profile.
- Sorting by size and density: The beans are carefully sorted by size and density, retaining only the most compact and uniform ones, which ensure consistent fermentation and a greater concentration of flavors.
- Controlled sterilization: The cherries undergo a two-step sterilization process—first with ozonated water and then with ultraviolet light—which removes impurities and microorganisms without altering the fruit’s natural characteristics.
- 90°C thermal bath: The cherries are then briefly immersed in hot water at 90 degrees Celsius. This step brings out the fruit’s natural sugars, enhancing its sweetness and preparing the coffee for a more expressive fermentation.
- Extended anaerobic fermentation: The cherries are transferred to closed bioreactors equipped with relief valves, where they ferment for 62 hours at 20 °C in the complete absence of oxygen. During this process, Saflager S-23 yeast—commonly used in the production of lager-style beers—is added, contributing complex, floral, and fruity notes that enrich the final profile.
- Controlled drying: Finally, the coffee is carefully dried for 88 hours at 40 °C using precision-controlled mechanical equipment. This method preserves the most delicate aromatic compounds and ensures a clean, uniform, and stable texture.
Cup result:
This Caturra Chiroso offers a vibrant sensory experience, with sweet, fruity notes reminiscent of chamomile, orange blossom, passion fruit, and mild dragon fruit. It features an elegant body, tropical acidity, and exceptional aromatic persistence.
