Costa Rica - Alejo Castro

About This Coffee

This coffee is from the Volcan Azul farm in the Alajuela region of Costa Rica, produced by Alejo Castro at an altitude of 1,550-1,650 meters. It is a natural processed coffee made from a blend of several cultivars from the farm. The different varieties have varying densities and dry at different rates on the patios, creating layered aromatics and complexity. The cup offers blackberry notes, a syrupy body with black plum character, and a gently spiced, gourmand finish with warm baking spices. It features low acidity and a round, comforting texture.

Origin

Alajuela (Costa Rica)

Flavor Notes

Blackberry, Spices, Black Plum

Roast Level

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Processing

Natural

Typology

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Nektar

A husband and wife team founded Nektar in 2017 in Kelowna, choosing a name inspired by nectar to represent the sweetness and natural essence they seek in every roast. Based on Dickson Avenue, the roastery serves the Okanagan Valley with small batch roasting that emphasizes medium profiles, balancing sweetness and body across origins from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Costa Rica. Ethically sourced beans and a focus on community gathering define the operation, with a wholesale program supplying local Okanagan cafes and restaurants. The roastery also supports local artists and musicians, reflecting a philosophy that positions coffee as something that brings people together in the valley's laid back, outdoor lifestyle. A subscription service is available for regular customers who want Nektar delivered to their door.

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