2026 Ayde Palomino Rojas; Flor Del Valle - Peru

This release continues our exploration of the Santa Teresa region, which first captured our attention last season for its exceptional quality. This is our first year working with Ayde Palomino and her extremely small 1-hectare (~2.5-acre) garden of SL9*. In the cup we find orange blossom, honeydew, and mango.

The 2026 Ayde Palomino Rojas, sourced from the Flor Del Valle farm in the Santa Teresa region of Peru, represents a distinct offering from producer Ayde Palomino Rojas. This specific lot features the SL9 varietal, a selection that contributes to the coffee's unique profile. As roasted by Sey Coffee, the cup is characterized by notes of orange blossom, honeydew, and mango.

When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between floral aromatics and stone fruit sweetness. While SL9 is less common than other global varietals, its presence in the Santa Teresa region highlights the ongoing diversity of Peruvian coffee production. By focusing on the specific output of producers like Rojas, roasters are able to showcase the nuanced results of careful cultivation and processing techniques that define the character of this particular harvest.