VOLCAN AZUL - DRY ANAEROBIC JAVA

by Dawn Patrol Coffee

ORANGE, CHERRY JAM I N F O R M A T I O N Producer: Volcan AzulCountry: Costa RicaRegion: West ValleyAltitude: 1400-1700 MASLProcess: Dry AnaerobicVariety: Java   VOLCAN AZULLed by Alejo Khale Castro, Volcán Azul, produces high-quality coffeefrom trees planted on fertile volcanic soil. With a focus on innovationand sustainability, Alejo and his farm have achieved notablerecognition, consistently placing in the Cup of Excellence. FERMENTATIONDuring anaerobic fermentation, coffee cherries are placed in tankswith a valve that replaces oxygen with CO2 to enhance naturalflavors. The process controls factors like time, temperature, pH, andbrix content, using the farm's native yeast. After fermentation, thecoffee is dried on patios or raised beds, stirred daily from 8 am to 2pm, and covered at night to prevent moisture absorption, with dryingtaking 7 to 16 days, depending on variety and weather.