This is a decaf coffee from Las Flores farm in Colombia, processed using an extended multi-stage fermentation method. The lot undergoes 24 hours anaerobic fermentation in cherry, followed by 12 hours oxidation, then 36 hours anaerobic fermentation after pulping without leachate recirculation. It includes cold-water flotation and a 50°C thermal shock for 15 minutes, followed by 36 hours of mechanical drying. The coffee is made from Pink Bourbon variety grown at 1750m altitude. In the cup it presents flavor notes of chocolate, orange and caramel.
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.
