Blind Assessment

Radiant and richly layered. Notes of grapefruit blossom, strawberry guava, vanilla orchid, sage and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sparkling, high-definition acidity; smooth, rounded body with a polished feel. The finish is extended and flavor-saturated, carrying citrus and cocoa tones with gentle floral sweetness.

Notes

Produced by Wilton Benitez, entirely of the Striped 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 striking expression of Wilton Benitez’s small-production Striped Bourbon — elegant and vividly articulated, balancing diverse florals and cocoa nuance with seamless structure and elegance.

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