Country of Origin: ColombiaVariety: GeshaProcess: WashedAltitude: 1650-1850mASL This coffee from the world-famous Cafe Granja La Esperanza who first introduced Gesha in Colombia at Cerro Azul before being planted at their Las Margaritas farm, where both bronze and green tip varietals now grow. This particular lot has undergone a washed process, with cherries undergoing depulping, and dried on raised beds. This traditional style of processing reflects in the coffees cup profile. In the cup you’ll find notes of hibiscus, yellow plum and yuzu.
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.
