This coffee is a Gesha natural from Yunlan Estate in Yunnan Province, China. Founded in 1999 by Mr. Hongjun Zhang in Menghai County, the estate cultivates over 20 rare varieties at altitudes between 1600-1800 meters. This particular Gesha lot was processed using traditional natural methods, resulting in a cup profile featuring blueberry pie, pineapple, and custard notes.
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.
