Volcan Azul – Costa Rica

Volcan Azul, owned by Alejo Castro, is a prestigious coffee farm located in the western and central valleys. Coming from a long line of coffee growers, Alejo has perfected the farm's production through innovative processing techniques and the cultivation of rare coffee varieties. At Volcan Azul, you'll find numerous varieties, including Caturra, Geisha, and SL-28, among many others.

This SL-28 is an example of Alejo's innovation and desire to bring something new and interesting to the world of coffee. Alejo introduced SL-28 to his plantation from seeds donated by friends in Kenya. This batch of SL-28 was dried on a terrace for 5 days, then finished in mechanical dryers for 10 hours to reach a moisture content of 11.6%. It also underwent a hot anaerobic treatment, fermenting in tanks at 22°C for 5 days until reaching a level of 14° Brix.

This coffee features intense notes of ripe strawberries, with a funky touch. Its acidity and sweetness are reminiscent of lemonade. To top it all off, it also offers a lovely chocolatey finish.

A perfect option for filter coffee preparation.