This coffee is a Red Gesha from Colombia, grown by fourth-generation producer Felipe Arcila at the Jardines del Edén farm in the Quindio region. The coffee is processed using EF2 (Extended Natural Fermentation) method and grown at 1800 meters altitude, harvested in November-December. Expect an extremely sweet cup with classic stone fruit and jasmine florals, alongside notes of peach, tamarind, honey, and berries.
Origin
Quindío (Colombia)
Flavor Notes
Jasmine, Peach, Honey, Tamarind, Stone Fruit, Berries
Kiss the Hippo launched in 2018 as London's first carbon negative coffee roastery. Every coffee they sell is certified organic by the Soil Association and certified carbon negative, with reforestation projects in Colombia, Madagascar, Zambia, and Nepal through a partnership with Swiss nonprofit On A Mission. They pay farmers at least 50% above Fair Trade prices, often double. The roastery has won the UK Barista Championships three times, with victories by Joshua Tarlo in 2018, Paul Ross in 2019, and Paul Ross again in 2020 and now supplies seven London café locations. Sustainability extends to fully compostable pods, recyclable packaging, a Living Wage commitment, and a partnership with bio bean that turns used grounds into biofuels.
