Alejo Castro Natural Caturra

Profile

Roast: Light Medium
Tasting Notes: Purple Grape, Fig Jam, Fruity & Clean
Origin: Costa Rica
Variety: Caturra
Process: Natural
Producer: Alejo Castro, Volcan Azul

About

Another fantastically sophisticated natural coffee from our friend, Alejo Castro. Caturras are one of our favorite varietals to work with. They do pose risk potential for farmers as they are susceptible to leaf rust disease, so considerable care is required to grow them without risking other cultivars on the farm. This is a really clean natural, with little funk or booziness, but plenty of purple fruit flavors and a lovely sweet balanced finish. 

Alejo's family farm, Volcan Azul, has a rich history, with multiple awards and a commitment to sustainable farming. A sweet and interesting coffee for those with a discerning palate.

Brew Method

Filter: 16:1 water-to-coffee ratio (e.g., 20g coffee to 320ml water), medium-coarse grind 

Espresso: 2.5:1 yield-to-dose ratio, fine grind, 30-second shot

Recommended Resting

To get the best out of our coffees we recommend resting them. We have found for espresso the optimal age is 10 - 21 days after the roast date and for filter brew methods we find our coffees start tasting best after 3-4 weeks after the roast!