{"product_id":"legacy-002-colombia-granja-paraiso-washed-thermoshock","title":"Legacy 002 | Colombia | Granja Paraiso | Washed Thermoshock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eShaped by instinct, knowledge, and quiet obsession, Legacy Coffee weighs every step with deep intention and reverence. Because legacy isn’t what’s left behind–it’s what’s still in motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCOLOMBIA | GRANJA PARAISO | THERMOSHOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e100G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ePASSIONFRUIT | GUAVA | APRICOT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA masterclass in precision. Grown at 2100 metres in Cauca, this Caturra is crafted with an engineer’s eye and a pioneer’s spirit. The Washed Thermal Shock process pushes fermentation to its limits, layering clarity and depth into every sip. A journey of time, temperature, and technique—all in pursuit of perfect balance. The result? A cup that’s vibrant yet refined. Bright fruit, clean sweetness, and zero funk. A testament to the science, craft, and quiet obsession behind exceptional coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-1fe3c406-2c67-4f16-af4e-401f1a4a2f66\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-98cc8497-a528-4f89-9ea0-795d2300137c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Colombia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5498e697-51a3-43cf-8d85-5ab26a1441d7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cauca\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-6b414a88-9867-4a0e-95da-3c2c6785c27c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Paraiso 92\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-c2690054-5098-4430-a8e0-d4aa6723d9bb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilton Benitez\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-150d2e7c-416e-4763-9f03-0c4f29252e59\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2100 masl\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-e78a7204-e608-48c3-849d-48c84cecb3bf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed Thermal Shock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-746d7f8b-8479-4d91-93a1-4060a553837e\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caturra\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-e0bd56c5-9049-461d-88e4-fa892eb4fbe7\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-e0bd56c5-9049-461d-88e4-fa892eb4fbe7\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the hills of Cauca, Colombia, Wilton Benitez is redefining what coffee can be. A trained chemical engineer turned coffee producer, Wilton brings a scientist’s precision and an artist’s curiosity to his craft at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGranja El Paraiso 92\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a farm celebrated for its rare varietals and groundbreaking processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"We were introduced to Wilton and his team through our friend Juan Diaz of Knowhere Coffee and our partners at CoTrade Imports. Their connection opened the door to one of the most remarkable coffees we’ve tasted this year.\" Seb Far More Coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrust the Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach step of this coffee’s journey reflects Wilton’s deep commitment to experimentation and control. The cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness, sorted by size and density, and then sterilised — first with ozonated water, then with ultraviolet light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat follows is a meticulous, three-stage fermentation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 52 hours of anaerobic fermentation in whole cherry at 18°C with yeast added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation in mucilage at 21°C, using mucilage recovered from the first stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStage 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 68 hours of aerobic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe coffee is then washed using a thermal shock method — hot water at 40°C followed by a cool rinse at 12°C — before being dried for 48 hours at a steady 38°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a Sip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor all its scientific precision, the result is pure pleasure. The cup is juicy and sweet, with notes of \u003cstrong\u003epassionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e, guava and apricot \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and just enough fermentation complexity to hint at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etepache\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efermented fruit soda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s vibrant yet balanced — a testament to Wilton’s methodical creativity and a reminder that innovation and drinkability can beautifully coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Legacy Coffee is an evolving series of limited coffees — each one roasted to order, each one gone when it’s gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePour Over Recipe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDose: 12.5g coffee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater: 190g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTemperature: 91-93°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBloom: 40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrew Time: 2:20 - 3:00 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Open Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733802553433,"sku":"PARA","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2156\/0003\/files\/Legacy-002-hero-v3.png?v=1786753439","url":"https:\/\/wideopenroad.live\/products\/legacy-002-colombia-granja-paraiso-washed-thermoshock","provider":"Wide Open Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}