Colombia — Wilton Benitez Granja Paraiso 92 Red Bourbon (Washed Anaerobic, Sugarcane/EA Decaf)

Tastes Like — 🥤 Strawberry Soda • 🫐 Mixed Berry Parfait

DETAILS

• Producer: Wilton Benitez

• Farm: Granja Paraiso 92

• Region: Cauca, Colombia

• Varietal: Red Bourbon

• Process: Washed Anaerobic

• Decaf Process: Sugarcane / EA

• Altitude: 2100m

• Roast: Light

• Recommended Rest: 2 weeks from roast date

• Size: 227g / 1kg

INTRO

A washed anaerobic Red Bourbon decaf from Wilton Benitez's Granja Paraiso 92 in Cauca, Colombia, processed using the Sugarcane / EA decaffeination method to preserve the coffee's vibrant fruit character.

THE PRODUCER

Wilton Benitez farms Red Bourbon at Granja Paraiso 92, situated at 2100 metres above sea level in Cauca, Colombia—a region renowned for its high-altitude terroir and expressive processing experiments.

THE PROCESS

The Washed Anaerobic process (Sugarcane / EA Decaf) at Granja Paraiso 92 involves:

• 🍒 Cherry Selection — Careful picking at peak ripeness

• 🔒 Anaerobic Fermentation — Sealed, oxygen-restricted fermentation

• 🚿 Washing — Thorough washing following fermentation

• 🧪 Sugarcane EA Decaffeination — Ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane used to gently remove caffeine whilst preserving flavour

• ☀️ Drying — Careful drying

This washed anaerobic process, combined with the sugarcane EA decaffeination method, preserves the vibrant berry character that makes this decaf stand out.

THE CUP

Strawberry soda sweetness leads the cup, layered with a rich mixed berry parfait character. A vibrant, fruit-forward decaf that proves caffeine-free coffee doesn't mean sacrificing complexity or character.

Flavour Notes

• 🥤 Strawberry Soda

• 🫐 Mixed Berry Parfait