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Wilton Benitez’s Yellow Bourbon is a remarkable showcase of innovation and craftsmanship. Unlike most coffee varieties, Yellow Bourbon ripens to a golden yellow cherry, producing an exceptionally floral and fruit-forward cup with notes of yellow plum, violet, rosemary, sweet basil, peach, and Meyer lemon.

Wilton, a chemical engineer turned coffee producer, has redefined coffee processing through meticulous precision. After hand-selecting ripe cherries, the coffee is cleaned and sterilized using ozonated water and ultraviolet light before undergoing a series of thermal shock treatments and double anaerobic yeast fermentations. These carefully controlled steps enhance sweetness, clarity, and complexity while preserving the coffee's vibrant character. The result is an elegant, expressive cup that reflects Wilton's relentless pursuit of innovation and quality.

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Wilton Benitez Yellow Bourbon

Wilton Benitez Yellow Bourbon

Roasts and Ships Monday thru Friday

$26.00 USD
$26.00 USD
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Characteristics

Roast

Medium Light

Body

Silky

Acidity

Crisp

Notes

Yellow Plum. Rosemary. Violet. Sweet Basil.

Farm

Wilton Benitez

Farmer

Wilton Benitez

Elevation

1950 Masl

Varietal

Yellow. Bourbon

Process

Sterilization with Ozonoated Water & Ultraviolet Light, Double Thermal Shock Treatment, Double Anaerobic Yeast Fermentation, Controlled Drying

Location

Piendamo, Cauca, Colombia, South America

Story

Triangle Accent

Wilton Benitez’s Yellow Bourbon is a remarkable showcase of innovation and craftsmanship. Unlike most coffee varieties, Yellow Bourbon ripens to a golden yellow cherry, producing an exceptionally floral and fruit-forward cup with notes of yellow plum, violet, rosemary, sweet basil, peach, and Meyer lemon.

Wilton, a chemical engineer turned coffee producer, has redefined coffee processing through meticulous precision. After hand-selecting ripe cherries, the coffee is cleaned and sterilized using ozonated water and ultraviolet light before undergoing a series of thermal shock treatments and double anaerobic yeast fermentations. These carefully controlled steps enhance sweetness, clarity, and complexity while preserving the coffee's vibrant character. The result is an elegant, expressive cup that reflects Wilton's relentless pursuit of innovation and quality.

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Established: 1994
Owners: Mike and Laura Johnson
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Awards:
  • 2021, 2018, 2016 Good Food Awards Winner
  • 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Golden Bean Awards!
  • Coffee Review Rated many coffees over 91+ scores.
  • 12 best coffee roasters in the U.S.~Forbes, Dec 2018
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Unparalleled quality, a human story, and sustainability – that’s our coffee philosophy.

Unparalleled quality. We won’t buy a coffee unless we know that it will inspire you.

A human story. Often times a producer’s story gets lost in the coffee supply chain. It’s our focus to provide a seed-to-cup experience, honoring everyone involved

Sustainability. We purchase coffees directly from producers and through brokers who share our goal of making coffee a sustainable commodity. Financially and environmentally, the coffees we purchase seek balance. Premiums paid for quality far exceed fair trade premiums and afford a more sustainable, honest model.

Combine our coffee philosophy and passion for exceptional coffees with our down-home Midwest hospitality and that, in a nutshell, is JBC Coffee Roasters. We can’t wait to share our coffee passion with you.