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 |
TASTING 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 Colombian farm Granja Paraíso 92, at an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters, Willinton Benítez carefully cultivates this Variety Caturra Chiroso, noted for its natural sweetness and extraordinary aromatic complexity.
- Selective hand-picking: Each cherry is picked by hand, selecting only the fruits at their exact peak of ripeness to ensure a balanced and clean cup 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 hot water 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.
- Prolonged 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 flavor 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 and fruity notes reminiscent of chamomile, orange blossom, passion fruit, and mild dragon fruit. It has an elegant body, with tropical acidity and exceptional aromatic persistence.
