Volcan Azul Honey Decaf | Costa Rica
Tasting Notes | Melon Candy · Caramel Chews · Green Grape · Lime Zest · Orange Chocolate
Country | Costa Rica
Region | West Valley
Elevation | 1400–1600 masl
Producer | Volcán Azul, Alejandro Castro
Variety | Caturra
Process | Honey · Swiss Water Decaf
Aspects | Swiss Water Process · Microlot
Roast | Light-Medium
A rare and luminous decaffeinated offering
Volcán Azul Honey Decaf
This microlot comes from Volcán Azul in Costa Rica’s West Valley, produced by fifth-generation grower Alejandro Castro. Coffees from this estate are rarely available in decaffeinated form, and this lot represents a limited release selected for both clarity and structure after processing.
Grown on the slopes of the Poás Volcano, the farm benefits from mineral-rich soils and a stable microclimate that supports slow development and balanced maturation. Volcán Azul has long been recognized for its precision in cultivation and processing, with a particular emphasis on varietal separation and lot integrity.
Caturra
This lot is composed of Caturra, a compact Bourbon mutation known for its balanced profile and ability to express sweetness and clarity at elevation. Under careful processing, it produces a cup that is both structured and expressive, with a clean, fruit-forward character.
Process
Honey · Swiss Water Decaf
- [Harvest] Ripe cherries selectively handpicked and delivered same-day.
- [Sorted] Floating and sorting to isolate high-quality fruit.
- [Pulped] Outer skin removed while retaining controlled mucilage.
- [Drying] Parchment dried on patios in thin layers, turned regularly for even drying.
- [Stabilized] Dried to target moisture before export preparation.
- [Decaffeinated] Swiss Water® process used to remove caffeine without chemical solvents.
- [Reconditioned] Coffee dried back to stable moisture and prepared for shipment.
Fermentation & conditioning time: Controlled mucilage drying + post-decaffeination stabilization
The Cup
The cup opens with bright, confection-like sweetness—melon candy and caramel chews—followed by green grape and citrus tones as it cools. A subtle interplay of lime zest and orange chocolate carries through the finish, maintaining clarity while remaining soft and composed.
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Volcan Azul Honey Decaf | Costa Rica
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