Colombia | Paraíso 92 | Orange Bourbon

Size: 250g Flavor Notes Orange, Peach, Vanilla Key Highlights Cauca, Colombia 1900–2100 masl Orange Bourbon variety Washed Process with Thermal Shock Two-Stage Fermentation with Selected Microorganisms Citrus-bright, floral, and gently sweet Ideal for filter and modern espresso Specifications / Coffee Details Producer: Wilton Benitez Farm: Granja Paraíso 92 Origin: Cauca, Colombia Process: Washed with Thermal Shock Variety: Orange Bourbon Altitude: 1900–2100 masl Fermentation: 96 Hours (post-UV sterilization, two-stage with selected microorganisms) Drying: Constant 38°C Format: Whole Bean Size: 250g An Orange Bourbon built for clarity and expression. Bright, warm, and softly precise. Produced by Wilton Benitez at Granja Paraíso 92 in Cauca, this Orange Bourbon grows across one of the most elevated and diverse ranges on the farm, between 1,900 and 2,100 meters above sea level, where slower maturation builds aromatic complexity before a single cherry is picked. Processing here is deliberate at every stage. After manual harvest and rigorous selection, cherries undergo a carefully controlled two-stage fermentation using selected microorganisms, a method Wilton has refined to coax out the variety's natural fruit character without distorting it. A signature thermal shock wash follows, alternating hot and cold water to stabilize the coffee's structure and lock in the aromatics developed during fermentation. Drying proceeds at a constant 38°C, a steady, low temperature chosen to preserve the volatile top notes through to the final cup. In the cup, orange zest leads with a bright, natural citrus clarity. Ripe peach adds softness and dimension, while vanilla sweetness settles underneath, providing warmth and roundness. Pink floral notes lift the finish into something quietly elegant, and the acidity stays vibrant but balanced throughout. Why We Chose This Coffee We chose this lot because the thermal shock process and two-stage fermentation work together here in a way that feels genuinely refined. The fruit notes are vivid without being pushed, and the structure underneath them is clean. What stood out is the vanilla warmth. It's an unusual note for a washed Colombian, and the way it anchors the citrus brightness makes this one of the more layered, memorable cups in the Paraíso 92 lineup.