Alejo Castro

Alejo Castro cultivates coffee across the Alajuela, Central Valley, and West Valley regions of Costa Rica, operating within an altitude band of 1400 to 1800 meters. This geographic distribution anchors the production across established microclimates known for specialty coffee cultivation in the country. The varietal portfolio spans several distinct cultivars, featuring SL28 and Caturra prominently, alongside Catuai, Geisha, and other cataloged varieties. This mix incorporates traditional regional staples alongside varieties more commonly associated with specific flavour profiles. Processing methods employed across the lots include washed, natural, red honey, and anaerobic natural treatments. The catalog shows a strong representation of washed and natural preparations, complemented by honey and experimental anaerobic styles. The catalog footprint includes twelve total coffees represented in the index, with seven currently listed as in stock and four different roasters carrying these lots. The average Cherrybook Index across these offerings stands at 55.1, reflecting the collective scoring of the cataloged lots. Recent catalog entries feature selections such as the Volcan Azul Gesha with a red honey process from Paradigm Spark, alongside multiple offerings from April Coffee Roasters including washed Caturra and SL28 lots, as well as a decaf option. These entries illustrate the range of roaster partnerships and preparation styles associated with this producer.