This coffee is a Gesha variety from the Brunca region of Costa Rica, grown at an altitude of 1900 meters. Produced by Jhon Alvarado Abarca at the Corazón de Jesús micromill, this coffee undergoes a double anaerobic natural process. The result is a cup characterized by remarkable clarity and refined sweetness, featuring flavor notes of marzipan, blackberry, and dark chocolate.
Special Guests Coffee was founded in 2022 by Paul Ross, a two time UK Barista Champion who took the title in 2019. After stints at Origin Coffee, Kiss the Hippo, and Watch House, Paul launched a boutique roastery focused on rare micro lots, competition level beans, and exclusive varietals in extremely limited supply. The flagship café on Aybrook Street in Marylebone opened in late 2023, featuring two long silver counters: one dedicated to espresso, the other to a pourover brew bar offering 12 single origin coffees as hand brewed filter. The roastery also maintains an archive of carefully frozen coffees, giving standout lots a second chance to shine. A monthly subscription delivers 100g of rare, world class coffee to members.
