Ethiopia, Bookkisa
WashedMedium76Cherry's Index
Cup profile
mandarin · honey · lemon · floral · citrus
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sugar and spice
- Origin
- Guji, ET
- Producer
- Ture Waji
- Farm / Co-op
- —
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 2000–2150 m
- Varietals
- other
- Harvest
- 2025
- Weight
- 321g
- Bag price
- GBP 15.50
- Price / oz
- $1.85/oz
- Brew
- filter, espresso
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
From the editors
This lot is no longer available at the roaster.
We last reached the roaster’s page for this coffee 3 days ago. It now returns a not-found or members-only response — we’ve archived the buy link so we don’t send anyone to a dead page. The notes, sensory chart, and editorial context below remain useful as a record of what this lot offered.
No longer available at the roaster
Last verified 3 days ago.
Cherry's Index
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
76
Strong
Preliminary
Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals
Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50 — read directionally until more source families land.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings
- 85/ 30% weightYouTube reviewsSentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
- 85/ 15% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
- 75/ 55% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
Bonuses applied
- +2Sprudge press coverageThis roaster has been featured by Sprudge
Renormalized base 79.5 shrunk to 74.4 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 76.
Sensory profile
- Acidity
- 4
- Body
- 3
- Balance
- 4
Flavor wheelestimated
Comps & alternatives
Tasting flight
Taste this against three others Cherry picks.
Brew a set side-by-side. Cherry varies the picks along axes that pair with this lot; origin, process, roast, or producer; so you learn the difference, not just drink four good cups.
Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Kiss the Hippo Coffee
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100
Kiss the Hippo is recognized in the UK specialty coffee scene as a notable roaster, appearing in discussions alongside other prominent London names like Square Mile. They offer adventurous and high-end selections, including rare and exotic origins such as Yemeni and Eugenioides coffees. Community members highlight unique tasting experiences from these specialty offerings, reflecting a brand willing to explore the boundaries of rare coffee varieties.
UK roasterspecialty blendsrare coffee offeringsEugenioides varietyYemeni coffee
Threads cited (6)
- r/espresso · ↑ · Morning double double
- r/pourover · ↑ · Eugenioides. £100 for 100g. Thoughts?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · "The frustrating constant search for THAT cup" or "Am I just shit at brewing?"
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Today I tried Eugenioides Coffee (The now very rare parent species of Arabica!) What are y
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Filter Coffees in London Tasting Flat
- r/espresso · ↑ · Have I missed any must have UK roasters from my list!
Press · Sprudge
- World Class Coffee Finds A Home In The London Burbs At Kiss The Hippo2020-03-02·sprudge
Kiss The Hippo in London, England.
On YouTube
3 videos · 11k combined views
Reviewers describe Kiss the Hippo Coffee as a reputable and award-winning roaster with a strong presence in the UK specialty scene. Outside coverage highlights their bright, modern, and welcoming cafe environments, particularly noting their high-quality iced coffee offerings for the summer season.
Award winning roasting reputationBright and modern cafe spacesHigh quality summer iced coffee