This coffee is a Geisha variety from the Torre lot at the Elida Estate in Panama, grown at an altitude of 1750-1950 meters. It is a washed coffee that undergoes a traditional process followed by controlled drying in a dark room. The cup profile is clean, elegant, and floral, featuring distinct flavor notes of satsuma, lemon ice tea, and rose.
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.
