This coffee is a Gesha 1931 variety from the Surma block of the Gesha Village estate in Bench Maji, Ethiopia. Grown at an altitude of 1900-2050 meters, this lot is part of the Gesha Village Rarities category. It has undergone an anaerobic natural fermentation process. The resulting cup offers a complex and refined flavor profile characterized by soft fruit, citrus, and strong floral notes, with specific tasting notes of peach, jasmine, and mandarin.
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.
