sɨmᵾłȺŧɨøn 2 - Papayo Ombligon - Wilton Benitez
Farmer: Wilton Benitez
Origin: Paraiso 92 in Pendiamo, Colombia
Altitude: ~2000m
Process: thermal shock
Varietal: Papayo
Roast Level: light
Notes: tropical fruit, lavender, existentialism
We released some VERY small 60 gram bags at Cafe Collectif. We had sold out but had some Ombligon/Papayo left, so we tossed in the cryo-freezer for this precise moment when we had the simulation boxes ready. Let it rip while they last!
One of the most beautiful, complex coffees of the year by our friend Wilton Benitez.
WILTON
Colombia’s coffee alchemist and fermentation futurist. He’s not just a farmer; he’s a flavor architect, blending science and art to craft some of the most exhilarating coffees on the planet.
Running the show at his experimental playground, Granja Paraíso 92 in Piendamó, Cauca, Wilton Benitez isn’t just growing coffee — he’s engineering it. Drawing inspiration from the world of craft beer and fine wine, he uses cutting-edge fermentation techniques, layering multiple stages, dialing in temps with lab-like precision, and introducing custom yeast strains to coax wild, unforgettable flavors from every single bean.
Wilton's commitment to excellence has earned him numerous awards, including: