Costa Rica, Alajuela Volcancito
Costa Rica, AlajuelaVolcancito (SE) Single Estate Coffee Notes: Toffee, Black Cherry, Milk Chocolate, Jasmine, Citrus Roast: Light (City +) Varietal: Caturra, Typica, Villa Sarchi, Obata and other hybrids Elevation: 1200 - 1600m Process: Washed Farmer: Alejo Castro Volcan Azul is more than a hundred years old and is now run by Alejo Castro, the sixth generation of farmers. Alejo, who is in his thirties, is part of the modern coffee movement and has considerably developed his production: plot-based planting, adaptation of prestigious botanical varieties and goldsmith's precision in the many processes carried out on the farm. Volcancito is a Blend of varieties of the youngest coffee trees on the farm, always with the same care in the process, making it one of the best quality/price ratios in Costa Rica. Make no mistake this daily driver packs a beautiful punch of flavor. It is nutty with caramelized honey and toffee tones and a pleasant overall sense of balance with fresh cherry vibes.