WILTON BENITEZ
A world class coffee from renowned producer, Wilton Benitez. A tropical symphony with notes of blood orange, guava and a punchy passionfruit finish.
Free UK delivery over £28
Get Free Royal Mail 48 Tracked delivery when you spend £28.
For orders under £28, choose from Royal Mail 1st or 2nd class delivery, or DPD Tracked Next Working Day delivery (order by 8am for next day delivery, weekend orders processed on a Monday)
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
Social impact
As a social enterprise, our primary mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment within speciality coffee.
65% of the profits we generate are reinvested into our barista training programme.
Whether that's assisting our head roaster at our roastery or working in one of our cafes as a barista, we're committed to supporting our trainees from training to employment.
Sustainability
We've made a commitment to plant a tree for every bag of coffee that we sell, through our partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
Whether you are a wholesale customer or simply buying a bag online, you can now enjoy your coffee knowing not only is it responsibly sourced, it is also helping the planet.
Sourcing quality coffee
We ensure the coffees we serve are as fresh and seasonal as possible to showcase the wonderful diversity of flavours and aromas found in different coffees around the world.
We also have a strong focus on quality. Higher quality means a better price for the farmer, so it is very important that we continue to work with the producers that consistently supply us with high scoring coffees. This helps them secure a higher price which is often 4 - 5 times higher than the Fairtrade minimum.
- Regions
- Cauca
- Producers
- Wilton Benitez
- Variety
- Pink Bourbon
- Process
- Advanced Process
WILTON BENITEZ
In 2015, Wilton acquired Granja El Paraíso-92 and embarked on the production of a diverse range of coffee varieties, including Java, Bourbon Pink, Geisha, Pacamara, Caturra, Tabi, Castillo, Supremo, and Colombia. Their approach is far from ordinary, employing highly innovative cultivation systems such as terraces, drip irrigation, shade and nutrition calculations, and a dedicated processing laboratory. The overarching goal? To deliver truly unique coffees.
To unravel the intricacies of modern processing, Wilton conducted extensive studies on fermentation technologies employed in the production of wine, beer, cheese, and meat. Armed with this knowledge, they began implementing controls for specific variables akin to those utilized in the aforementioned products. These metrics encompass sugar content, pH level, fermentation duration, and even the influence of different seasons.
Wilton attributes the distinctive flavor profile of their coffees to three main factors: the employment of a double fermentation method, the judicious use of microorganisms at each stage of the process, and the utilization of advanced technology for subjecting the beans to a thermal shock through a process of soaking in hot and subsequently cold water.
Another crucial facet of their operation lies in their meticulous approach to the drying process. Rather than relying on natural sun drying, they have implemented a controlled drying method, employing specialized equipment. This allows them to meticulously program and adjust temperature and drying speeds, ensuring the beans uniformly absorb the influences of the drying environment. By meticulously controlling these variables, they consistently deliver products of superior quality.
In essence, Wilton and their team spare no effort in their pursuit of exceptional coffee. Through their advanced techniques, employment of cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to perfection, they strive to create a coffee experience that transcends the ordinary.
SOCIAL IMPACT
As a social enterprise, Old Spike’s primary mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment within speciality coffee.
With 65% of the profits we generate going back to supporting our social mission, we rely entirely on traded income to meet our social objectives.
