New Crop|Costa Rica Volcan Azul H1&H3 Washed Mic-lot

Origin: Costa Rica
Region: Poás Volcano, West Valley
Farm: Volcan Azul
Producer: Alejo Castro KahleAltitude: 1650~1900 masl
Variety: 75%H1&25%H3
Crop: Picked in Jan.~ Mar. 2025 /Arrived in Jun. 2025
Process: Washed Mic-Lot

About farm: In the early 19th century, the Castro-Jimenez family from Costa Rica and the Kahle family from Germany, who settled in Chiapas, Mexico, jointly established a coffee business. Alejo represents the fifth generation of the Castro-Kahle family, which has been cultivating coffee on the slopes of Poás Volcano in central Costa Rica for over 100 years. To this day, the descendants of this family continue to uphold and enhance their quality principles, while also protecting natural resources by acquiring and expanding into pristine rainforests—further increasing the value of conservation. The estate has taken numerous actions to reduce air pollution and combat global warming.

About variety:
H1 Centroamericano (T5296 × Rume Sudan)
Centroamericano is an F1 hybrid developed from the rust-resistant variety T5296 crossed with the Ethiopian landrace Rume Sudan. Released in Central America in 2010, this variety exhibits exceptional disease resistance and high yield. When cultivated at high altitudes with proper management, it also delivers outstanding cup quality, making it one of the very few commercially available F1 hybrids today.
H3 (Caturra × Ethiopia E531)
H3 is an early-generation F1 hybrid bred from Caturra and the Ethiopian landrace E531, developed through a collaboration between CIRAD, CATIE, and PROMECAFE. Although it did not advance to final selection, it is recognized for its excellent cup profile. As one of the pioneering F1 hybrids, H3 contributed to enhancing genetic diversity in Central American coffee, offering advantages such as high productivity and vigorous plant growth.