About This Single Origin 

Colombia Wilton Benitez | Piendamo Cauca (Single Origin Filter)

ROAST:  Filter Roast

PROCESS: Thermal Shock Washed

REGION: Piendamo Cauca

ELEVATION: 1700 - 2100

VARIETAL:  Red bourbon

CUP: Star fruit, Ripe pear, Green grape

Red Bourbon – Cauca, Colombia

This exceptional Red Bourbon comes from Colombia’s southern Cauca region, where the relatively even terrain provides stable, ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee.

Sourced from smallholder farmers near Granja Paraiso 92, the cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness and delivered to the cutting-edge processing facility of Wilton Benitez in Piendamo. There, the coffee undergoes a carefully controlled 36-hour fermentation, followed by depulping, washing, and meticulous drying.

The result is a stunningly clean, vibrant cup—crafted with precision and passion—exclusively for our green bean supplier, Far More.

Meet the Producer: Wilton Benitez

A pioneer in Colombia’s specialty coffee scene, Wilton Benitez is celebrated for pushing the boundaries of processing innovation. With a background in chemical engineering, he brings scientific precision to every step—applying techniques inspired by the wine, beer, and cheese industries.

From thermal shock (hot and cold water immersion) to controlled fermentation with specific microorganisms, Wilton tailors each lot to maximize complexity and flavor expression.

 Operating farms in both Cauca and Huila, Wilton works sustainably and selects only the finest cherries. His coffees are known for vivid, layered profiles—think tropical fruits, red berries, chocolate, and caramel.

At the heart of it all is his commitment to excellence and experimentation—qualities that have earned him global recognition in the world of specialty coffee.