Volcan Azul - Gesha, Red Honey
Expect Apricot, Cashew, and Dried Date from this red honey lot.
Central Valley, CR · Red Honey
ApricotCashewDate
53CBI
CAD 36.00 / 5.3oz
Typical US$4.26 to $6.82/oz
Producer
Alejo Castro
Costa RicaAlajuela, Central Valley, West Valley +1
- Coffees in catalog
- 16
- Currently available
- 3
- Roasters with stock
- 2
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 58.4
Compare Alejo Castro’s offerings tracked by Cherrybook. A producer can supply different lots, varieties and harvests; check those details alongside the process, bag size and price.
Producer overview
Alejo Castro produces coffee in Costa Rica, specifically across the Alajuela, Central Valley, and West Valley regions. Cultivation takes place within an altitude band ranging from 1400 to 1800 meters. The varietal landscape includes SL28, Caturra, Geisha, Catuai, and Java. The process portfolio spans washed, natural, red honey, and anaerobic natural treatments. Four different roasters carry lots from this producer, with a total of 15 coffees represented in the index and 2 currently in stock. The average Cherrybook Index across these lots is 58.8. Recent catalog examples include Vanilla Orchard Anaerobic Natural Geisha roasted by September Coffee Company using an anaerobic natural process and Geisha variety, Amber Pudding roasted by September Coffee Company using a red honey process and Geisha variety, and Volcan Azul roasted by Paradigm Spark using a red honey process and Geisha variety. Work from this producer is distinguished by a diverse processing approach across multiple distinct coffee varieties.
- Costa Rica producer
- multiple varietals
- diverse processing methods
- September Coffee Company
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- sl286 lots
- caturra4 lots
- geisha3 lots
- catuai3 lots
- java1 lot
Processes
- Natural5
- Washed5
- Anaerobic Natural3
Altitude
1400–1800m
Harvests
2025
Currently available coffees
Paradigm Spark2 lots
Costa Rica - Alejo Castro
Red Wine, Black Cardamom, and Cherry Compote on a natural lot.
West Valley / Central Valley, CR · Natural
WineyCardamomCherry
51CBI
CAD 21.00 / 5.3oz
Typical US$2.07 to $3.95/oz
Hydrangea Coffee1 lot
Volcan Azul SL28 Anaerobic Natural
Mulled Red Wine, Date, and Floral on an anaerobic natural lot.
West Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
WineyDateFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$30.00 / 8oz
Typical $2.57 to $4.11/oz
Broad comparison
Archived (13)
Maroon Lagoon - Natural SL-28
Expect Raspberry, Citrus, and Graham Cracker from this natural lot.
West Valley, CR · Natural
LightRaspberryCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$3.49/oz
Out of stock
Black Forest - Anaerobic Natural Java
Anaerobic Natural lot with Black Cherry, Licorice, and Cocoa Nibs in the cup.
West Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
LightCherrySpiceCocoa
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$2.79/oz
Out of stock
Amber Pudding
Expect Red Fruits, Brown Sugar, and Marmalade from this red honey lot.
West Valley, CR · Red Honey
LightBerryBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$3.49/oz
Out of stock
Vanilla Orchard - Anaerobic Natural Geisha
French Vanilla, Juniper, and Powdered Sugar on an anaerobic natural lot.
West Valley, CR · Anaerobic Natural
LightVanillaHerbSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
US$4.38/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica — Volcan Azul
Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Red Cherries on a washed lot.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
MediumMilk ChocolateBrown SugarCherry
58CBI
US$2.34/oz
No longer available
Capsules - SP Costa Rica
Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Red Cherries on a washed lot.
Costa Rica · Washed
ChocolateBrown SugarCherry
57CBI
US$4.44/oz
Out of stock
Volcan Azul — Costa Rica — Washed SL28 — Filter
Florals, Plums, and Stone Fruit on a washed lot.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
FloralPlumStone Fruit
57CBI
US$4.39/oz
No longer available
Sustainable Profile Coffee - Decaf
Red Honey lot with Raisins, Nougat, and Red Fruit in the cup.
Costa Rica · Red Honey
MediumRaisinNougat
57CBI
US$2.92/oz
Out of stock
Volcan Azul — Espresso
Washed lot with Florals, Plums, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Alajuela, CR · Washed
FloralPlumStone Fruit
57CBI
US$4.39/oz
No longer available
Volcan Azul - Costa Rica - Natural SL28
Expect Red Fruits, Brown Spice, and Cooked Apple from this natural lot.
Costa Rica · Natural
BerryBrown SpiceApple
56CBI
US$4.11/oz
No longer available
Volcan Azul - Washed Caturra & Catuai - Drip Pack
Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Red Cherries in the cup.
Costa Rica · Washed
ChocolateBrown SugarCherry
56CBI
US$102.77/oz
Out of stock
Volcan Azul - Costa Rica - Natural SL28
Expect Red Fruits, Brown Spice, and Cooked Apple from this natural lot.
Costa Rica · Natural
BerryBrown SpiceApple
56CBI
US$4.46/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica - Alejo Castro Volcancito
Blackberry, Black Plum, and Spices on a natural lot.
Alajuela, CR · Natural
BlackberryPlumSpice
52CBI
US$1.34/oz
Out of stock
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