Costa Rica Gesha Alejo Castro 200g

Alejo Castro-Kahle is undoubtedly one of the most reputable and respected producers of Costa Rica. A fifth generation farmer, his work is all about tradition, family and respect. PROCESSING "Alejito" chooses the best Gesha cherries from an altitude of 1700m, which he processes anaerobically. The coffee cherries are fermented in hermetically sealed barrels for 3 days, a relatively short time, during which the lack of contact with outside oxygen promotes their fermentation level and develops a slightly "funky" but still elegant profile. The cherries are then depulped and go through a slow drying phase of 30 days, which helps retain the characteristics developed during the barrel fermentation phase. FARMER Alejo is the fifth generation of producers from the family founded by Alejo C. Jimenez and Wilhelm Kahle, who have been growing coffee since the 19th century. He prioritizes tradition, sustainability and diversity. He overlooks three farms and no less than 1500 hectares of land where he processes multiple varietals, such as Caturra, SL28, Obata, Starmaya and, of course, Gesha. COLLABORATION We are happy to have a direct partnership with Alejo and be able to pass on the best quality lots from Costa Rica in a direct and sustainable way.