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SEZITA – red fruit flavours with exotic notes of tropical fruits
- Origin: Costa Rica, Alajuela / West Valley
- Farm: Volcan Azul | Producer: Alejo Castro
- Varietal: SL-28
- Process: Anaerobic natural
- Altitude: 1,750 masl
- Fermentation: 4 days
- Drying: Patios + mechanical dryer (patio 3 days + 68 hours mechanical)
- Flavour notes: Red wine, Raspberry, Cola
ABOUT VOLCAN AZUL GENERATIONS
Volcan Azul, owned by Alejo Castro, is a distinguished coffee farm located in the highlands of Costa Rica.Alejo, whose family has a long tradition in coffee cultivation, has dedicated himself to elevating the farm's quality and environmental responsibility. Under his management, Volcan Azul has become renowned for its meticulous approach to coffee production, including advanced drying and processing methods, as well as the cultivation of unique coffee varieties.
The history of Volcan Azul and Alejo’s family is deeply intertwined with the development of Costa Rica’s coffee industry. The family’s journey began in the early 19th century with Alejo Castro Jiménez in Costa Rica and Wilhelm Kahle in the south of Mexico after acquiring land in the fertile highlands of Costa Rica. Today this place is referred to as Hacienda Colima, a farm still owned and operated by Alejo.
Alejo has continued the family tradition of excellence in coffee cultivation by modernizing practices while honoring the rich heritage of his ancestors. Through the use of advanced techniques such as meticulous soil management and innovative processing methods, the farm has set a benchmark in the industry, which we will delve into on the next page.