This is a single origin coffee from Rwanda, specifically from Liza Mill in the Kamembe region. Produced by Jean Paul at an altitude of 1,600-1,800 meters, this coffee is made from Red Bourbon cultivar and processed using the washed method. The beans are harvested between April and July. Expect tasting notes of Apple, Orange, and Floral. This is described as a classic washed Rwandan coffee that is vibrant, fruity, and incredibly invigorating.
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.
