Volcan Azul is widely regarded as one of the best coffee producers in Costa Rica. The small Central American country that has been a pioneer in conservation and is home to 6% of the world's bio diversity has stunning landscapes, rich soils and varied micro climates that are perfect for growing high scoring specialty coffees.

Now in its 6th generation, Volcan Azul was originally founded in the early 19th century by Alejo C. Jiménez and Wilhelm Kahle and their descendants are keeping their traditional values alive while looking towards the future. These days, Alejo Castro Kahle is running the show there and he joined me from Costa Rica to talk about the farms key pillars, sustainability efforts and the wonderful coffees they are growing there every year.

You can find out more about Volcan Azul by visiting their website.