Last updated: 2026-09-10T08:09:00.869Z

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From $17.86/250g

**Process:** [Thermal shock](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/thermal%20shock)

**Region:** [Cauca, Colombia 🇨🇴](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/690dc986-0f8d-4da0-89ed-1e8622a03fba)

**Variety:** [Red Bourbon](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/bourbon-vermelho)

**Altitude:** ~1800 masl

## What the Brand Says

> Q-Grader Score: 88.0 Step into the vibrant world of Colombian coffee with this exceptional medium-light roast from Granja Paraíso 92, crafted by the renowned Wilton Benitez. Grown at an altitude of 1,800 masl in the Cauca region, this coffee undergoes a rare thermal shock processing technique — a method that preserves the complexity of the bean while enhancing clarity and sweetness in the cup. With a Q-Grader Score of 88.0, this lot showcases Wilton’s expertise and commitment to innovation. Expect a juicy, fruit-forward cup with notes of red apples, fresh berries, and sun-ripened apricot, layered over a delicate body and clean finish. Each sip is crisp, bright, and expressive — a true celebration of Colombia’s terroir and progressive coffee science.

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# Colombia | Thermal Shock

No longer available

250g

$17.86

($32.40/lbs)

1kg

$60.72

($27.54/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 28/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 72/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 60/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 25/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 80/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light — 2/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Apricot

Berries

Red apple

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