Blind Assessment

Intensely aromatic, richly layered. Blood orange, raspberry, dark chocolate, tea rose and clove in aroma and cup. Vibrant, wine-toned acidity; dense, velvety-smooth body. The finish is exceptionally long, echoing spice, chocolate and red fruit notes.

Notes

Produced by Wilton Benitez, entirely of the Red Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the thermal shock method, in which the coffee fruit, after having been first sanitized with ozone, undergoes two stages of fermentation. First, the whole cherries are submerged under water for 48 hours, then the beans are pulped and fermented with a strain of Lactobacillus for 24 hours. JBC Coffee Roasters’ vision is simple: “let the coffee lead the way” through sourcing and roasting the best and most unique coffees available and rewarding the farmers who grow those coffees with substantial premiums. Visit www.jbccoffeeroasters.com or call 608-256-5282 for more information.

Bottom Line

A dramatic yet disciplined Red Bourbon that channels Wilton Benitez’s signature fermentation style into a cup of striking depth and elegance.

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