This coffee is from the Guji region of Ethiopia, specifically processed at the Buki Washing Station in Uraga. It is produced by 750 smallholder farmers growing coffee at 2,200 meters above sea level. The coffee is Heirloom cultivar, processed using washed method and harvested in January. Expect vibrant, complex flavors with notes of lemon, raspberry, and floral characteristics. The coffee is described as having massively sweet flavors typical of the Guji region.
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.
