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VOLCAN AZUL

Roasted by The Barn

This sweet and expressive natural process coffee from Costa Rica reveals vibrant notes of dried fig and blueberry.

VOLCAN AZUL — The Barn
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From the roaster

Sweet and expressive, Volcan Azul Caturra reveals vibrant notes of dried fig and blueberry. A beautifully crafted natural process coffee from one of the most celebrated producers in Costa Rica.

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— The Barn

Context

Produced by the Volcan Azul estate in Costa Rica, this offering from The Barn showcases the distinct character of the Caturra varietal. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a syrupy body and pronounced sweetness to the final cup. While natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit profiles, this specific lot highlights notes of dried fig and blueberry.

Understanding the impact of processing methods is essential for identifying how post-harvest handling influences the sensory experience. When evaluating these complex profiles, referencing a flavor wheel can help drinkers categorize the nuanced fruit characteristics found in this selection. By focusing on the synergy between the estate’s cultivation and the roaster’s approach, this coffee provides a clear example of how traditional varietals respond to careful, fruit-forward processing in the high-altitude landscapes of Central America.

Buy — €17.4 from The Barn

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Where is VOLCAN AZUL grown?

VOLCAN AZUL, roasted by The Barn, is sourced from Tarrazú, Costa Rica.

What does VOLCAN AZUL taste like?

Expect tasting notes of dried fig and blueberry.

How is VOLCAN AZUL processed?

VOLCAN AZUL uses the Natural process.

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