This coffee is a Gesha Natural from Colombia, specifically from the San Pedro farm in Tolima operated by Milton Monroy. The farm has gained international acclaim, often placing in the Colombian Cup of Excellence. This lot underwent a multistage process including initial fermentation, mechanical drying, followed by raised bed drying and resting. The result is a complex, intense profile with floral and fruit-forward characteristics. In the cup, notes of rose, mango and granadilla emerge. The coffee is grown at 1800 meters above sea level.
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.
