Country of Origin: ColombiaVariety: GeshaProcess: WashedAltitude: 2150mASL El Oasis sits at 2,150 meters above sea level in Ortega, Tolima - a region known for its high elevations and rich biodiversity. Shade from native and fruit trees covers the 14-hectare farm, where Fernando Bocanegra has been producing coffee since 2017. Fernando left behind his work as a chef to start a coffee farm with a close friend, aiming to do things differently from the start. After weathering early challenges - including COVID - they built the farm with a focus on quality. In the cup we found flavour notes of coffee blossom, apricot and lemon.
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.
