2026 Candelaria Santos; Tres De Mayo - Peru

This is one of the few coffees we selected from northern Peru this season. It is also a rare opportunity for us to work with the Caturra variety again, which has played an important role in our sourcing from the very beginning. In the cup we find cherry, panela, and apple.

The 2026 Candelaria Santos from Tres De Mayo represents a focused expression of northern Peru’s coffee landscape. Produced by Candelaria Santos, this lot features the Caturra varietal, a plant widely recognized for its adaptability and consistent cup quality. When evaluating such coffees, roasters like Sey Coffee often highlight the inherent sweetness and acidity found in high-quality Peruvian harvests.

The profile for this specific release is characterized by notes of cherry, panela, and apple. These descriptors reflect the nuanced interplay between regional terroir and careful processing. To better understand how these specific flavors relate to broader sensory categories, one might consult the flavor wheel. While Caturra is frequently celebrated for its balanced structure, the unique conditions of the Tres De Mayo region provide a distinct backdrop for this harvest, offering a clean and approachable cup that highlights the clarity often sought in contemporary specialty coffee production.