Name: Volcan Azul, Costa Rica Peaberry
Brand: Cortez Coffee
Price: 27.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Volcan Azul, Costa Rica Peaberry

$27.00

NEW Limited Micro-Lot!

We Taste: Berries, Honey, Bourbon

Bright, clean, and balanced in taste. Directly from Fincá Volcán Azul, known to be the best Costa Rican Single Estate; refined by over 200 years of specialty coffee trading. A naturally processed coffee resulting in exquisite clean flavor. We taste an immediate smooth introduction of berries, then developing to a honey flavor, ending with a subtle aftertaste of bourbon.

Our friends at F.C.J. Volcan Azul produce some of the world's best coffees. Year after year they are constantly improving and pursing the best quality possible. Volcan Azul has been recently gaining recognition after winning the 2020 Cup of Excellence. We are honored to serve their coffee to you.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Berries, Honey, Bourbon

Roast: Medium Roast (12% Weight Loss)

Countries: Costa Rica

Regions: Poás Volcano

Processing: Natural

Varietal: Caturra

Altitude: 1400m

Farm Process: Volcan Azul Peaberry is grown in the shady slopes of the Poás Volcano region of Costa Rica. There the coffee cherries are picked from the trees and processed using the family traditions of Kahle family spanning over 200 years. The coffee is exported directly to us, we roast to perfection and deliver to you.

Farm Details

At the beginning of the 19th century, when coffee production was in its early beginnings in America, without knowing it, two pioneers and entrepreneurs, Alejo C. Jiménez in Costa Rica and Wilhelm Kahle in the south of Mexico, shared the same dream: “To produce the best coffee in the world” to satisfy the new demanding European gourmet market.

Today, descendants of these visionary farmers still produce coffee within the same ideals of excellency and top quality that inspired their ancestors that continue with the tradition in Costa Rica.

The production process starts with the planting of the coffee trees on highly fertile volcanic soil above 1400 meters above sea level (SHB) in 3 different regions from Costa Rica.

Nowadays, the descendants of Don Alejo C. and Don Wilhelm want to further enhance the principles of quality inherited by our founders by adding the value of conservancy of natural resources, through the acquisition of extensions of natural rainforest for its protection and conservation. These facts, not just words, are small actions taken by one family to reduce air contamination and global warming. This is the contribution we want to make to mankind, this is the new awareness we want our future generations to inherit.

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Best Arizona Roaster that lives for the bean!

Man this absolutely delicious! I'm highly impressed and drawn to try all regions, beans and styles. Thanks - JLD

Worth the price?

This was the question I asked when a friend of mine posted on a group chat. @ $27/lb is it worth it. He said he thought so. I scoffed…. Only to buy two lbs to try. First pour over was sublime. My wife and I have a new favorite.

Apex espresso

It tastes really nice and clean, and quite like the description for the body of the coffee and feel of it in the mouth is lasting.
I’ve made it with my aeropress and French press also (so while not the purist version) the flavours have come out nicely for the morning and afternoon, satisfying after a VERY LONG RUN!

Volcan Azul Tarrazu, Costa Rica

$20.00

Flavor Notes: Sugar Cane, Caramel, Floral

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Sugar Cane, Caramel, Floral

Roast: Medium Roast (14% Weight Loss)

Countries: Costa Rica

Region: Poás Volcano

Brewing Recommendations

Drip, Pour Over, French Press

Great tasting coffee!

We loved your coffee. It is a perfect blend for us. We don't like very strong coffee and this blend was just right. Wonderful, smooth taste!

Volcán Azul

This is a wonderful ful bodied coffee that I've fixed on my stove top expresso pot. I love it with milk for a tasty Latte! I bought expresso beans too! I'll try them next! I also need to try the chocolate! The service was great! Thank you!

Excellent

Chocolate was delicious too!

Volcan Azul Tarrazu, Costa Rica

Pleasant Cup of Coffee

This makes for a great cup of pour over coffee. Well balanced and smooth, yet still has a nice complexity of flavor. This will be added to my normal rotation.

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Himalayan, Nepal

$25.00

Flavor Notes: Salted Caramel, Nutty, Creamy

Grown in the shady foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, makes one of the highest grown coffees in the world at 1600 meters above sea-level. This bold and extremely unique coffee has prominent notes of salted caramel, with a creamy aftertaste. Earthy smooth espresso experience. Light, balanced, & highly caffeinated.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Salted Caramel, Nutty, Creamy

Roast: Light (12% Weight Loss)

Countries: Nepal

Regions: Himalayas

Brewing Recommendations

Espresso, Chemex, v60

Himalayan, Nepal

Enjoy this!

At breakfast in our Kathmandu hotel, I thoroughly enjoyed the coffee being served. I told the waiter how much I enjoyed their coffee and asked if he knew where they got it. He pointed north and said "...out in the mountains." They got it local! I was surprised --- I hadn't previously known Nepal was a coffee producing country. While my home kitchen isn't quite like that quaint hotel coffee shop, I can still enjoy this coffee I ordered from Cortez. It is marvelous

Heavenly Himalayan from Cortez!

Coffee was great. So smooth. First time I tried Nepalese. I'm a coffee fanatic and it was a pleasure. It ships so quick being that I'm 3,000 miles away. Thank you so much for your great service and keep up the excellent work. Look forward to another purchase!

Best coffee you can get

I love the coffee. It's the best!

Awesome coffee

It’s so good to know we have a local roaster who makes some dam good coffee! Support local!!

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Volcan Azul, Costa Rica (Red Honey)

$27.00

Limited Micro-Lot

Flavor Profile: Smooth Honey, Citrus, Cherry

Bright, clean, and balanced in taste. Directly from Fincá Volcán Azul, known to be the best Costa Rican Single Estate; refined by over 200 years of specialty coffee trading. This coffee has a full floral yet balanced body, with notes of cherry and honey. Our friends at F.C.J. Volcan Azul produce some of the world's best coffees. Year after year they are constantly improving and pursing the best quality possible. Volcan Azul has been recently gaining recognition after winning the 2020 Cup of Excellence. We are honored to serve their coffee to you.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Smooth Honey, Floral, Citrus, Cherry

Roast: Medium Roast (12.5% Weight Loss)

Countries: Costa Rica

Regions: Tarrazu

Processing: Red Honey

Varietal: Marsellesa

Altitude: 1400m

Farm Process: Volcan Azul Red Honey is grown in the shady slopes of the Poás Volcano region of Costa Rica. There the coffee cherries are picked from the trees and processed using the family traditions of Kahle family spanning over 200 years. The outer layer of the coffee cherry is removed and a sticky substance is left on the bean called "mucilage" containing rich sugars. The beans are left to dry in the sunlight until the mucilage bakes into a red color. As the coffee dries, it develops fruity and complex flavors while still maintaining a clean taste. The coffee is exported directly to us, we roast to perfection and deliver to you.

Farm Details

At the beginning of the 19th century, when coffee production was in its early beginnings in America, without knowing it, two pioneers and entrepreneurs, Alejo C. Jiménez in Costa Rica and Wilhelm Kahle in the south of Mexico, shared the same dream: “To produce the best coffee in the world” to satisfy the new demanding European gourmet market.

Today, descendants of these visionary farmers still produce coffee within the same ideals of excellency and top quality that inspired their ancestors that continue with the tradition in Costa Rica.

The production process starts with the planting of the coffee trees on highly fertile volcanic soil above 1400 meters above sea level (SHB) in 3 different regions from Costa Rica.

Nowadays, the descendants of Don Alejo C. and Don Wilhelm want to further enhance the principles of quality inherited by our founders by adding the value of conservancy of natural resources, through the acquisition of extensions of natural rainforest for its protection and conservation. These facts, not just words, are small actions taken by one family to reduce air contamination and global warming. This is the contribution we want to make to mankind, this is the new awareness we want our future generations to inherit.

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Best Coffee Ever

Ever since we bought our first bag of Cortez coffee, we have been absolutely in love with the company and the company. The coffees are complex, and there are enough varieties to please every palate. We love the Red Honey and Apex varieties the best. They are everything we are looking for in a coffee, and more. Every bag we receive is of the highest quality. Our order always ships within 24 hours, and it arrives just as quickly. Highly recommend this company and their products - you won’t regret it!

Volcan Azul Costa Rica

It is so amazing ! The flavor is out of this world ! This now is my fav coffee ! Little sweet little rum tasting gotta have it !

Volcan Azul, Costa Rica (Red Honey)

Great Flavor!

So many unique notes in this flavorful coffee! Receiving it just two days after roasting was a treat. Great quality, and local too. Thanks!

Delicious

Loved the coffee - quick delivery too!

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Espresso Apex

$25.00

Flavor Notes: Salted Caramel, Nutty, Creamy

Grown in the shady foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, makes one of the highest grown coffees in the world at 1600 meters above sea-level. This bold and extremely unique coffee has prominent notes of salted caramel, with a creamy aftertaste. Earthy smooth espresso experience. Light, balanced, & highly caffeinated.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Salted Caramel, Nutty, Creamy

Roast: Light (12% Weight Loss)

Countries: Nepal

Regions: Himalayas

Brewing Recommendations

Espresso

Amazing Coffee

We absolutely love the coffee from Cortez. It’s always so fresh and tastes delicious! We also love that we’re supporting a local business!!

Very smooth coffee

This coffee has a very nice flavor; however, it still doesn’t have the robust mouth feel that can hold up to half-and-half I’m looking for.

Apex Forever

I have flirted with different Cortez Coffees and always come back to Apex! I love this Coffee, it is so balanced and smooth and those caramel undertones are what dreams are made of. Thank you Cortez Coffee!

Amazing espresso

Well ballenced. Pulls a good shot.

Exceptional.

Lovely taste unlink any other coffee I have tried, from Cortez or others. Make for delicious espresso, with or without cream/milk.

French Roast

$18.00

Flavor Notes: Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel

One of the most difficult roasts to perform occurs when you take the best coffee to the darkest and oily side of coffee without over-roasting. This sharp and super caramel coffee is inspired by the tradition of Belgian chocolatiers. Single origin from Nicaragua.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel

Roast: Dark (15% Weight Loss)

Country: Nicaragua

Brewing Recommendations

French Press, V60, Chemex

Fn Awesome!

Best coffee ever

French Roast fabulous

This is my favorite. Sometimes I mix it with the house blend.

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Great beans. Great Roast.

Best beans I’ve had in the valley. Carefully roasted toe sure bringing out the character of the beans. perfection.

French roast

Very smooth.

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Mr. White

$30.00

Flavor Notes: Nutty, Buttery, Tea-like

This coffee is well known in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Obtained by slow roasting coffee, the flavor is unique and unlike any other coffee. It produces an intense full-bodied beverage, with unique mouth feel. High caffeine content and a superb nutty flavor. Single origin from Kenya.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Nutty, Buttery, Tea-like

Roast: Very Light Roast (13% Weight Loss)

Country: Kenya

Brewing Recommendations

Espresso

Best coffee ever!

I refuse to drink anything else. My husband and I got new espresso machines and this is the only coffee we use and it’s amazing! All flavors are rich and unique but all so delicious!

All coffees are excellent.

The best !

My fav coffee !!

Have not received order yet.

I've order many times without any problems or delays, this time I am still waiting for the delivery of my product :(

Hi Susan,

We apologize on not receiving your order. We just checked the tracking and it looks like the package was delayed by USPS but still in transit. We do our best to send out the coffee as fast as possible, but unfortunately sometimes there are delays with shipping companies. I will be following up with an email shortly. Thank you Susan!

Very good - but unlike any coffee/roast I've previously had.

Like drinking a nutty tea. I've tried espresso, and pour over

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Cortez Favorites Box

$49.00

Our favorites box is a great way to try our favorite coffees that we've found over the years. All four coffees are individually packaged and roasted fresh. Each box includes four half pounds of the following:

Cortez Primo
Cameroon Boyo
Costa Rica Tarrazu
Himalayan, Nepal

All boxes are shipped on every Tuesday of the week. Boxes ship free of charge.

Bean Details

Primo

Flavor Notes: Flavorful, Chocolate, Floral

Roast: Medium (14% Weight Loss)

Countries: Nepal, Costa Rica, Cameroon

Cameroon Boyo

Flavor Notes: Cherry, Floral, Citrus

Roast: Light Roast (13% Weight Loss)

Countries: Cameroon

Costa Rica Tarrazu

Flavor Notes: Sugar Cane, Caramel, Floral

Roast: Medium Roast (14% Weight Loss)

Countries: Costa Rica

Himalayan, Nepal

Flavor Notes: Salted Caramel, Nutty, Creamy

Roast: Light (12% Weight Loss)

Countries: Nepal

Decaf

$18.00

Flavor Notes: Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Nutty

We take our decaffeinated Blend to a smooth finish by roasting past the point of caramel. Colombia, or Brazil single-origin Caturra and Mondo Novo variety. Excellent with milk and dairy-free alternatives.

Bean Details

Flavor Notes: Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Nutty

Roast: Dark (15% Weight Loss)

Countries: Brazil

Brewing Recommendations

Espresso & French Press

Wedding coffee was delicious. Everyone commented on the great taste. Thank you so much for helping us.

Roberto and Terry Murillo

Decaf

Great Decaf

I liked it! Really nice. Tasted good even after weeks in the bag.

Dark and delicious

I normally don’t love decaf coffee, but since I have to sleep sometimes, I figured I’d give it a try. It’s a great roast and has delicious dark chocolate flavor. Excellent for when I want a cup after dinner.

Decaf

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Individual Samples

$7.99

4oz samples of our latest offerings.

Fantastic Coffee!

My husband and I tried out several different blends and they were all delicious. We particularly like the Primo and French Roast and will be ordering more. This is some of the best coffee you can get in the valley! Processing and shipping is fast and easy.

Great coffee!!

I sampled the Mr. White, the House Blend, and the San Francisco Experience. All were great. I did realize that I am more of a med-dark roast fan, the ulta light roast of Mr. White was different, it lacked the bitter roasty flavor I'm fond of, however, it did give a new dimension to other coffees when I'd mix them and it definitely gave a caffeine kick.

The House Blend and SF Experience were both fantastic, I think the House Blend was my favorite. All great coffees and I loved the sample sizes so I could try things out. I'll be ordering more of the House Blend for sure and likely the SF Experience. Thanks again!!

Fantastic coffee

I purchased four different medium roasts and each has a deliciously distinct flavor. Plus the stomach issues other coffees have caused are non-existent with the local roaster’s beans. Win Win!

Sources Magazine Issue 1: Beans of Resistance

$35.00

SOURCES is a publication devoted to sharing comprehensive stories from different parts of the coffee producing world. These stories bring both positive and negative current events to light. The magazine takes an initial interest in coffee producing regions or producers implementing sustainable practices; then delves deeper into complex situations that need to be shared with the outside world.

We partnered with the Sources Magazine team to help bring Issue 1 into fruition by connecting them to our partner Matti at Cameroon Boyo. 100% of magazine profits will go directly to our friends at Cameroon. Each magazine includes a 5x3 photograph from the publication.

ISSUE 1

Beans of Resistance

The intersection of the past, present, and future

This is the beginning of a story with struggle, pride and hope

The primary motive of this issue is to bring insight into the turmoil and instability facing the English, or Anglophone region of Cameroon, from an experienced perspective.

The people of this region from Cameroon seek to share their plight and current situation with the world. Initiating interest from readers outside the region will bolster conversations inside and outside Cameroon.

This dispute in Cameroon has been simmering for decades, but boiled over in 2016, and since then, has cost over 3,000 lives, and displaced over 500,000 people.

Sources Magazine & Cameroon Nano-lot Bundle

$54.99

This bundle includes:

Sources Magazine Issue 1: Beans of Resistance
16oz of Cameroon Boyo Coffee (Whole Bean)

SOURCES is a publication devoted to sharing comprehensive stories from different parts of the coffee producing world. These stories bring both positive and negative current events to light. The magazine takes an initial interest in coffee producing regions or producers implementing sustainable practices; then delves deeper into complex situations that need to be shared with the outside world.

We partnered with the Sources Magazine team to help bring Issue 1 into fruition by connecting them to our partner Matti at Cameroon Boyo. 100% of magazine profits will go directly to our friends at Cameroon.

ISSUE 1

Beans of Resistance

The intersection of the past, present, and future

This is the beginning of a story with struggle, pride and hope

The primary motive of this issue is to bring insight into the turmoil and instability facing the English, or Anglophone region of Cameroon, from an experienced perspective.

The people of this region from Cameroon seek to share their plight and current situation with the world. Initiating interest from readers outside the region will bolster conversations inside and outside Cameroon.

This dispute in Cameroon has been simmering for decades, but boiled over in 2016, and since then, has cost over 3,000 lives, and displaced over 500,000 people.

Coffee Info:

More smooth acidic drinking experience. Lighter cup and heavily caffeinated. Grown on volcanic soil from some of the best farmers in the world. Direct trade with Cameroon Boyo Coffee, a coalition of farmers, pickers, processors, and drivers in Boyo region in Cameroon. Obtained by small farms and processors working in conjunction with roasteries in Europe and North America, in an effort to craft one of the best coffees on the planet. Arabica, Typica, and Java varietals, transported in cherry form to a centralized washing station are then bagged and shipped at a higher than usual moisture level in order to taste fresh year round. The flavor profile is bright, pronounced, flavorful.

Volcan Azul Sampler

$24.99

Free Shipping!

A trio of some of the best coffees Costa Rica has to offer. Grown in volcanic soil in the Poas Volcano region of Volcan Azul. Known to be the best Costa Rican Single Estate; refined by over 200 years of specialty coffee trading.

What's Included:

4oz x Costa Rica Peaberry Natural (We Taste: Berries, Honey, Bourbon)
4oz x Costa Rica Red Honey (We Taste: Honey, Citrus, Cherry)
4oz x Costa Rica Tarrazu (We Taste: Sugar Cane, Caramel, Floral)

Each sample will brew up to 10 cups of coffee.

I love the first bag, cant wait to try the others. Thank you!

I love this sampler, some of my favorite coffees

I love the variety of this sampler and the coffees are FANTASTIC. I can't quite decide which is my favorite of the three, but leaning toward the red honey. Thanks again for the amazing coffee!

Cameroon Nano-lot Alongsi

$14.00

Flavor Notes: Earthy, Pastry, Citrus

Unique nano-lots directly from Cameroon Boyo’s “Circle of Excellence” farmers. These farmers are selected to create their own micro-processing stations, where they are held to high standards of coffee processing. Alongsi is a naturally processed coffee using the ripest cherries under the supervision of Cameroon's most talented farmers.

Amazing coffee

First, my order shipped the same day I ordered and arrived quickly and in great condition.

About the coffee - I loved it. This coffee is delicious. Earthy and tangy. The roast is on the lighter side for my tastes, though it still works well with some half and half, if that is your thing. I will likely buy some more before this "nano-lot" of Cameroon Boyo coffee is gone.

Another bonus is the "More than Fair" trade terms Cortez Coffee practices. One can feel good that a good portion of the purchase price actually goes to the origins of the coffee.

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Costa Rica Tarrazu

Himalayan, Nepal

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