74Expect Acacia Honey, Black Tea, and Raspberry from this anaerobic honey.
Kayanza Province, BI · Anaerobic Honey
Roaster
Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
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Bonuses earned (per lot)
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Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Kiss the Hippo is consistently recognized as a high-end UK roaster, frequently appearing in discussions alongside other respected specialty brands. They are noted for sourcing rare and unique varieties, such as Eugenioides and Yemeni coffees, which generate genuine interest and positive discussion among enthusiasts. While they are a common recommendation for those exploring the UK specialty scene, they are generally viewed as a premium option.
On YouTube
3 videos · 11k combined views
3 videos cover Kiss the Hippo Coffee from reviewers Beans, Fellow, Cafespot.
Flagship cafe
Kiss the Hippo Richmond
21 Sheen Road, London, London
Open in maps →The roaster lists 11 cafe locations in London; Richmond is often cited as their original/flagship location.
The catalog
74Expect Acacia Honey, Black Tea, and Raspberry from this anaerobic honey.
Kayanza Province, BI · Anaerobic Honey
72Red Apple, Candied Orange, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
69Anaerobic Natural lot with Black Cherry, Melon, and Cacao in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
68Candied Peel, Apricot, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
67Expect Blackcurrant, Green Apple, and Caramel from this washed.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
67Anaerobic Honey lot with Chamomile, Chestnut, and Honey in the cup.
Equatoria, SS · Anaerobic Honey
67Strawberry, Orange, and Rose on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO · Carbonic Maceration
66Expect Melon, Blackberry, and Gummy Bears from this natural.
Kayanza, BI · Natural
Not ratedChocolate, Berries, and Butterscotch on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Not ratedNatural lot with Blackcurrant, Almond, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Minas Gerais & Kayanza, BR · Natural
Not ratedExpect Peach, Citrus, and Brown Sugar from this anaerobic washed.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
Not ratedExpect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Yellow Plum from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Not ratedWashed lot with Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Brazil Nut in the cup.
PE · Washed
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedNatural lot with Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Walnut in the cup.
Bench Maji, ET · Natural
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Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Not ratedTaste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
72Expect Rose, Red Apple, and Fudge from this washed.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
70Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
69Expect Peach, Tamarind, and Honey from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
69Expect Fermented Plum, Caramel, and Shortbread from this natural.
Quindio, CO · Natural
69Black Honey lot with Cranberry, Blood Orange, and Black Tea in the cup.
Marcala, HN · Black Honey
69Expect Gooseberry, Red Plum, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed
69Strawberry, Elderflower, and Candied Lemon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
69Mango, Strawberry, and Plum on a anaerobic natural build.
Guajiquiro, HN · Anaerobic Natural
69Blackcurrant, Panela, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
69Fresh Fig, Blackberry, and Floral on a natural build.
Chiriqui, PA · Natural
69Expect Red Apple, Raisin, and Nutella from this washed.
La Paz, HN · Washed
69Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
69Clementine, Melon, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
68Expect Raspberry, Lime, and Toffee from this anaerobic washed.
Narino, CO · Anaerobic Washed
68Natural lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Natural
68Pomelo, Jasmine, and Pineapple Cubes on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
68Expect Blackcurrant, Apple Tart, and Chocolate from this washed.
Jaén, PE · Washed
68Yuzu, Lemongrass, and Panela on a washed build.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
68Strawberry, Caramelised Peach, and Grape on a natural build.
Huila, CO · Natural
68Floral, Raspberry, and Panela on a anaerobic washed build.
Narino, CO · Anaerobic Washed
68Green Mango, Lemongrass, and Blueberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
68Honey lot with Almond, Date, and Açaí Berry in the cup.
Naranjo, CR · Honey
68Expect Blackcurrant, Citrus Blossom, and Panela from this anaerobic washed.
Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed
68Blackcurrant, Toffee, and Vanilla on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Watermelon, White Sugar, and Jasmine in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
68Expect Papaya, Jalapeño, and Blackcurrant from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Muscovado, Fig, and Blackcurrant Jam in the cup.
San Jose, CR · Anaerobic Natural
68Washed lot with Red Cherry, Pineapple, and Assam Tea in the cup.
Loja, EC · Washed
68Fermented Plum, Raisin, and Shortbread on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO · Carbonic Maceration
68Washed lot with Star Fruit, Cashew, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Marcala, La Paz, HN · Washed
68Expect Strawberry, Raspberry, and Cookie Dough from this natural.
Turrialba, CR · Natural
68Red Honey lot with Blackcurrant, Red Apple, and Biscuit in the cup.
Turrialba, Cartago, CR · Red Honey
68Chocolate, Caramel, and Dried Fruit on a washed build.
Cartago, CR · Washed
68Natural lot with Yellow Plum, Nectarine, and Almond in the cup.
BR · Natural
68Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Sultana, and Caramel in the cup.
La Paz, HN · Washed
68Expect Yellow Plum, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Minas Gerais, Cabo Verde, BR · Washed
68Natural lot with Creamy Peach, Lemon, and Floral in the cup.
Colasay, PE · Natural
68Natural lot with Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Matas de Minas, BR · Natural
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Raspberry, Nectarine, and Jasmine in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
68Washed lot with Redcurrant, Caramel, and Almond in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Green Apple, Tamarind, and Juniper in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
68Expect Kombucha, Cacao Nibs, and Red Liquorice from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Red Plum, Peach, and Hazelnut from this washed.
Colasay, PE · Washed
67Expect Raspberry, White Grape, and Floral from this extended washed.
Quindío, CO · Extended Washed
67Expect Plum, Milk Chocolate, and Hazelnut from this natural.
São Paulo, BR · Natural
67Expect Mandarin, Black Tea, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
La Paz, HN · Washed
67Expect Hibiscus, Strawberry, and Rose Hip from this honey.
Cauca,, CO · Honey
67Expect Lemon, Victoria Plum, and Elderflower from this washed.
Pichincha, EC · Washed
67Anaerobic Washed lot with Grapefruit, Lime, and Floral in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
67Ginger, Peach, and Jasmine on a washed build.
La Paz, HN · Washed
67Apple Pie, Hibiscus, and Lemon Sherbet on a washed build.
Imbabura, Loja, EC · Washed
67Black Cherry, Cacao, and Walnut on a anaerobic natural build.
São Paulo, BR · Anaerobic Natural
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Papaya, Raspberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Agave, Cacao Nib, and Plum in the cup.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Caramel, Sweet Chocolate, and Blueberry on a red honey build.
Turrialba, Cartago, CR · Red Honey
67Expect Strawberry, Green Apple, and White Sugar from this anaerobic natural.
Guajiquiro, HN · Anaerobic Natural
67Natural lot with Strawberry, Guava, and Caramel Wafer in the cup.
Yunnan, CN · Natural
67Washed lot with Jasmine, Red Grape, and Peach in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
67Prune, Chocolate, and Papaya on a natural build.
Huila, CO · Natural
67Expect Blackberry, Caramel, and Banana from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Melon, Raspberry, and Jasmine from this anaerobic natural.
Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Nutty, and Raisin in the cup.
Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural
67Red Apple, Orange, and Floral on a washed build.
Kamembe, RW · Washed
67Kaffir Lime, Peach, and Panela on a washed build.
Jaén, PE · Washed
67Redcurrant, Rhubarb, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed
67Natural lot with Green Tea, Orange, and Jasmine in the cup.
Jinotega, NI · Natural
67Washed lot with Red Apple, Redcurrant, and Caramel in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
67Expect Papaya, Apricot, and Orange from this experimental.
Quindio, CO · Experimental
67Blueberry, Strawberry, and Hazelnut on a natural build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Natural
67Anaerobic Washed lot with Mango, Passionfruit, and Jasmine in the cup.
Copey, Dota, CR · Anaerobic Washed
67Gooseberry, Green Apple, and Blackcurrant on a washed build.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
67Natural lot with Bergamot, Lime, and Black Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
67Cherry Liqueur, Red Grape, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
CN · Natural
67Nectarine, Cherry, and Peach on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
67Expect Green Apple, Lime, and Caramel from this washed.
CN · Washed
67Peach, Apricot, and Floral on a honey build.
Jimma, ET · Honey
67Expect Strawberry, Caramel, and Wafer from this natural.
Yunnan, CN · Natural
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Mango, Fermented Pineapple, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Membrillo, Lime, and Floral from this washed.
Cauca, CO · Washed
67Washed lot with Blackberry, Orange, and Rosehip in the cup.
Kiambu County, KE · Washed
67Natural lot with Mango, Melon, and Jammy in the cup.
Chiriqui, PA · Natural
67Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Peach on a white honey build.
Nuevo Oriente, GT · White Honey
67Washed lot with Boysenberry, Red Apple, and Lemon in the cup.
KE · Washed
67Marshmallow, Papaya, and Guava on a anaerobic natural build.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Chocolate, Dried Mango, and Almond on a natural build.
Divinolandia, BR · Natural
67Strawberry, Caramel, and Rooibos on a anaerobic washed / process details build.
Armenia, CO · Anaerobic Washed / Process Details
67Expect Brown Sugar, Blackcurrant, and Almond from this washed.
Atitlan, GT · Washed
67Mandarin, Honey, and Mulberry on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
67Expect Tepache, Tamarind, and Cranberry from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural
67Raspberry, Lime, and Jam on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO · Carbonic Maceration
67Natural lot with Red Currant, Raisin, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
BR · Natural
67Washed lot with Pomelo, Red Plum, and Black Tea in the cup.
Jimma, ET · Washed
66Anaerobic Washed lot with Raspberry, Redcurrant, and Floral in the cup.
Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed
66Honey, Malt, and Chocolate on a washed build.
Cauca, CO · Washed
66Washed lot with Stewed Plum, Herbaceous, and Apricot in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
66Lemon, Raspberry, and Floral on a washed build.
Guji, ET · Washed
66Apricot, Yuzu, and Jasmine on a natural build.
Jaén, PE · Natural
66Expect Peach, Strawberry, and Passion Fruit from this natural.
Guji, ET · Natural
66Expect Lemon Sherbet, White Grape, and Oolong Tea from this anaerobic washed.
Antigua, GT · Anaerobic Washed
66Expect Red Grape, Red Apple, and Strawberry Wafer from this natural.
Yunnan, CN · Natural
66Natural lot with Raspberry, Peach, and Mandarin in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
66Expect Red Currant, Vanilla, and Black Tea from this washed.
Bujumbura, BI · Washed
66Expect Melon, Pecan, and Caramel from this natural.
Rwenzori Mountains, UG · Natural
65Expect Caramel, Lemon, and Floral from this honey.
Kamembe, RW · Honey
65Raspberry, Red Apple, and Caramelised Nuts on a anaerobic honey build.
Narino, CO · Anaerobic Honey
65Redcurrant, Caramel, and Toasted Nuts on a honey carbonic maceration build.
Shan State, MM · Honey Carbonic Maceration
65Expect Plum, Blackcurrant, and Violets from this anaerobic natural.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
65Washed lot with Chocolate, Red Apple, and Orange in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
65Lemon, Black Tea, and Caramel on a honey build.
Yunnan, CN · Honey
65Expect Red Apple, Dark Chocolate, and Caramel from this washed.
Tolima, CO · Washed
Not ratedWashed lot with Green Apple, Caramel, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Not ratedExpect Honeysuckle, Passionfruit, and Lemon from this anaerobic washed.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
Not ratedAnaerobic Washed lot with Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
HN · Anaerobic Washed
Not ratedExpect Black Currant, Apple, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
San Jose de Lourdes, PE · Washed
Not ratedBlueberry, Cashew, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
La Paz, HN · Natural
Not ratedExpect Strawberry, Guava, and Caramel Wafer from this washed.
CN · Washed
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Blackberry, Orange, and Rosehip.
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