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Kiss the Hippo Coffee

London, LondonPrices in GBPkissthehippo.com
Coffees in catalog
17
Also available
9
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
66.0
Reddit sentiment
80/100
Pricing perksUp to 20% on every orderFree shippingloyalty/rewards programrefer-a-friend reward
OriginsCOPEHNBRETKE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 22% · limited data

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.

Roaster signals

Apply to every lot from this roaster.

  • Reddit80/100weight 18%
  • YouTubeweight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 17 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparency68.9/10014/17 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • coe multi2/17

Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.

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.

high-end specialty roastersources rare/unique varietiesfrequently recommended UK roasterpremium pricingwell-regarded by enthusiasts
Threads cited (6)

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

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The roaster lists 11 cafe locations in London; Richmond is often cited as their original/flagship location.

The catalog

17 in stock · 117 archived

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Low Caf
67

Anaerobic Honey lot with Chamomile, Chestnut, and Honey in the cup.

Equatoria, SS · Anaerobic Honey

ChamomileNutty CocoaHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.23/oz

Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear

Archived (117)
Colombia, Chiroso EF2
70

Anaerobic Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Blood Orange, and Fig in the cup.

Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumBlack CurrantOrangeFig+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
Out of stock
Kenya, Kainamui AA
69

Expect Gooseberry, Red Plum, and Brown Sugar from this washed.

Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed

MediumGooseberryPlumBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Papayo69

Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a anaerobic natural build.

Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumCitrusWineyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Brazil, Santa Fe
68

Natural lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange in the cup.

Minas Gerais, BR · Natural

MediumChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.55/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Ají Washed
68

Expect Blackcurrant, Citrus Blossom, and Panela from this anaerobic washed.

Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumBlack CurrantFloralPanela
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Ají 268

Blackcurrant, Toffee, and Vanilla on a anaerobic washed build.

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumBlack CurrantToffeeVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
Brazil, Nossa Senhora
68

Expect Yellow Plum, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.

Minas Gerais, Cabo Verde, BR · Washed

MediumPlumHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.55/oz
Out of stock
Brazil, Arabela
67

Expect Plum, Milk Chocolate, and Hazelnut from this natural.

São Paulo, BR · Natural

MediumPlumMilk ChocolateHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Honduras, Jerusalén
67

Expect Strawberry, Green Apple, and White Sugar from this anaerobic natural.

Guajiquiro, HN · Anaerobic Natural

MediumStrawberryAppleSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
China, Ou Yang67

Natural lot with Strawberry, Guava, and Caramel Wafer in the cup.

Yunnan, CN · Natural

MediumStrawberryGuavaCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda, Keza
67

Expect Melon, Raspberry, and Jasmine from this anaerobic natural.

Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural

MediumMelonRaspberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda, Iza
67

Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Nutty, and Raisin in the cup.

Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural

MediumStrawberryNuttyRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
Kenya, Githembe
67

Gooseberry, Green Apple, and Blackcurrant on a washed build.

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

MediumGooseberryAppleBlackcurrant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.85/oz
Out of stock
China, Fuyan
67

Cherry Liqueur, Red Grape, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.

CN · Natural

MediumCherryGrapeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia, Buku
66

Expect Peach, Strawberry, and Passion Fruit from this natural.

Guji, ET · Natural

MediumPeachStrawberryPassion Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock
China, Banka
66

Expect Red Grape, Red Apple, and Strawberry Wafer from this natural.

Yunnan, CN · Natural

MediumGrapeAppleWafer
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
Burundi, Migoti
66

Expect Red Currant, Vanilla, and Black Tea from this washed.

Bujumbura, BI · Washed

MediumRed CurrantVanillaBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Aponte
65

Raspberry, Red Apple, and Caramelised Nuts on a anaerobic honey build.

Narino, CO · Anaerobic Honey

MediumRaspberryAppleNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.79/oz
Out of stock
Myanmar, The Lady
65

Redcurrant, Caramel, and Toasted Nuts on a honey carbonic maceration build.

Shan State, MM · Honey Carbonic Maceration

MediumRed CurrantCaramelNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.55/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Gaitania
65

Expect Plum, Blackcurrant, and Violets from this anaerobic natural.

Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumPlumBlackcurrantViolet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

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