This blend combines 50% Costa Rica Aquiares and 50% Colombia Virginia Salazar, both washed coffees. The Costa Rica component is grown on the mineral-rich slopes of the Turrialba Volcano at the Aquiares estate. The Colombia component is a Pink Bourbon from the Quindío region that undergoes extended fermentation and meticulous drying. The blend features chocolate and caramel sweetness with vibrant raspberry notes. Designed as a versatile coffee that works across espresso and filter brewing, with or without milk.
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.
