
peru coffee · cup of excellence
by special guests · london, uk
this is release 062 - finca mamaruntu, gesha anaerobic natural, an anaerobic peru from special guests.
as a gesha and bourbon processed anaerobically and naturally, expect pronounced floral and fruit-driven qualities that are characteristic of both the gesha varietal and this fermentation style. the bourbon component can add body and a rounder sweetness alongside the lighter, tea-like qualities gesha is known for.
the coffee is grown at finca mamaruntu in the amazonas region of peru and is a blend of gesha and bourbon varietals. it was processed using anaerobic natural methods, meaning the whole cherries fermented in sealed, oxygen-deprived tanks before being dried, and the lot scored highly enough to be recognised as a cup of excellence selection.
filter brewing methods such as pour-over are well suited to this coffee, as they tend to highlight the floral and fruit complexity that anaerobic natural processing and the gesha varietal produce. keep water temperature moderate and avoid over-extraction to preserve the delicate aromatic qualities.
you'll notice the room before the coffee: two metal counters, clean and deliberate, one pulling espresso and one devoted entirely to pour-over. paul ross, who won the uk barista championship in 2019 and spent years at origin, kiss the hippo and watchhouse, opened this aybrook street spot in 2022 with a filter menu that runs about twelve single origins at any time. rare panama geshas, experimental lots, coffees pulled from freezer archive for a second run. it's a serious place that doesn't feel serious. ross knows exactly what he's doing here.
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