San Isidro Natural

Juicy and fruit-forward, look for aromas of cherry, redcurrant, and hibiscus. Bright pomelo acidity underpins notes of strawberry, red grape, and blackcurrant. A finish of oak and roasted hazelnut provides balance.

Details

Producer: Alejo Khale Castro Farm: Volcán Azul Region: Poás Volcano, Alajuela Altitude: 1,600-1,650 masl | 5,249-5,413 feet Varietal: San Isidro (Sarchimor) Process: Natural Roast: Light Notes: Strawberry, Roasted Hazelnut, Blackcurrant

The Story

Volcán Azul is one of the foremost coffee producers in Costa Rica, with a history reaching back to the 19th century. Today, the Kahle family's focus on quality coffee, careful processing, and ecological conservation sets it apart.

“As the descendants of 19th-century coffee planters Don Alejo C. Jimenez and Don Wilhelm Kahle, we want to enhance the principles of quality inherited from our ancestors by adding the value of conservancy of natural resources, through the acquisition of extensions of natural rainforest for its protection and conservation. These are small actions taken by one family to reduce air contamination and global warming.

“We have been committed to protecting vast extensions of tropical rainforest in Costa Rica since the 1980s. We have come to acquire over 1,500 hectares of rainforest for ecological preservation in areas where we grow our coffee as well as in the Osa Peninsula, a region in the South of Costa Rica known for holding 2.5% of the Earth’s biodiversity. This is the attitude towards the environment that we want to pass on to our children and future generations of our family.”

Produced by Alejo Khale Castro in the Poás Volcano region of Alajuela, the San Isidro Natural represents a distinct expression of Costa Rica · Poás Volcano, Alajuela. This lot features the Sarchimor varietal, a hybrid known for its resilience and adaptability. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a method that often imparts a heavier body and intensified sweetness compared to washed counterparts.

Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, this selection highlights the interplay between the varietal’s characteristics and the specific environment of the Poás slopes. When evaluating the profile, which includes notes of strawberry, roasted hazelnut, and blackcurrant, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize these complex sensory experiences. The combination of high-elevation cultivation and careful processing results in a cup that balances bright fruit acidity with deep, nutty undertones.