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Kiss the Hippo Coffee

London, LondonPrices in GBPkissthehippo.com
Coffees in catalog
18
Also available
6
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
70.7
Reddit sentiment
75/100
OriginsCOPEHNBRETKE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 32% · 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.

  • Reddit75/100weight 18%
  • YouTube85/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 18 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%
  • Transparency71.7/10015/18 lots · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • stale decay15/18
  • coe multi2/18

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 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)

On YouTube

3 videos · 11k combined views

Reviewers describe Kiss the Hippo Coffee as an award-winning roaster with a strong reputation for quality. Outside coverage emphasizes their sleek and modern cafe spaces, such as their bright Richmond location. Behind the scenes, features highlight their meticulous approach to production, utilizing software-guided roasting profiles and nitrogen-flushing packaging to ensure consistency.

Bright and modern cafe aestheticsAward-winning roasting reputationSoftware-guided roast profilingNitrogen-flushing packaging methodsRigorous quality control processes

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

18 in stock · 118 archived

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Burundi, Ninga Honey

Expect Acacia Honey, Black Tea, and Raspberry from this anaerobic honey.

Kayanza Province, BI · Anaerobic Honey

MediumHoneyBlack TeaRaspberry+2
COE #5 · 2022
78
$1.94/oz

Peru, La Lucuma

Natural lot with Blackberry, White Sugar, and Orange in the cup.

Cajamarca, PE · Natural

MediumBlackberrySugar CaneOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.13/oz

Anniversary Blend

Natural lot with Blackcurrant, Almond, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.

Minas Gerais & Kayanza, BR · Natural

MediumBlack CurrantAlmondMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.37/oz

Low Caf

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

Equatoria, SS · Anaerobic Honey

ChamomileNutty CocoaHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.23/oz

Fruitopia Blend

Expect Peach, Citrus, and Brown Sugar from this anaerobic washed.

CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumPeachCitrusBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.37/oz

Donna Blend

Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Walnut in the cup.

Bench Maji, ET · Natural

Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$1.09/oz

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Archived (118)

Burundi, Giku

Expect Rose, Red Apple, and Fudge from this washed.

Kayanza Province, BI · Washed

MediumRoseAppleChocolate
COE #5 · 2022
79
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Chiroso EF2

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

Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumBlack CurrantOrangeFig+3
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.15/oz
Out of stock

Kenya, Kainamui AA

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

Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed

MediumGooseberryPlumBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Honduras, Niño Isaac

Black Honey lot with Cranberry, Blood Orange, and Black Tea in the cup.

Marcala, HN · Black Honey

MediumCranberryOrangeBlack Tea+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Papayo

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

Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumCitrusWineyStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Ají 2

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

Huila, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumBlack CurrantToffeeVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Brazil, Santa Fe

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

Minas Gerais, BR · Natural

MediumChocolateHazelnutOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, El Cozo

Floral, Raspberry, and Panela on a anaerobic washed build.

Narino, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumFloralRaspberryPanela
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Ají Washed

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

Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumBlack CurrantFloralPanela
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Brazil, Fazenda Dutra

Natural lot with Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Almond in the cup.

Matas de Minas, BR · Natural

MediumMilk ChocolateCaramelAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Brazil, Nossa Senhora

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

Minas Gerais, Cabo Verde, BR · Washed

MediumPlumHazelnutMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda, Iza

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

Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural

MediumStrawberryNuttyRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Costa Rica, Aquiares

Caramel, Sweet Chocolate, and Blueberry on a red honey build.

Turrialba, Cartago, CR · Red Honey

MediumCaramelChocolateBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Honduras, Jerusalén

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

Guajiquiro, HN · Anaerobic Natural

MediumStrawberryAppleSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Brazil, Arabela

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

São Paulo, BR · Natural

MediumPlumMilk ChocolateHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Ecuador, Cruz Loma

Expect Lemon, Victoria Plum, and Elderflower from this washed.

Pichincha, EC · Washed

Medium-LightLemonPlumElderflower+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$7.67/oz
Out of stock

Ecuador Coffee Trio

Apple Pie, Hibiscus, and Lemon Sherbet on a washed build.

Imbabura, Loja, EC · Washed

Medium-LightAppleHibiscusLemon+6
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$23.00/oz
Out of stock

Brazil, Chapadão de Ferro

Anaerobic Natural lot with Papaya, Raspberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.

Minas Gerais, BR · Anaerobic Natural

MediumPapayaRaspberryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.85/oz
Out of stock

Kenya, Muchagara AA

Redcurrant, Rhubarb, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.

Kirinyaga County, KE · Washed

MediumRed CurrantOther FruitBrown Sugar+3
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda, Nziza

Red Apple, Orange, and Floral on a washed build.

Kamembe, RW · Washed

Medium-LightAppleOrangeFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

China, Ou Yang

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

Yunnan, CN · Natural

MediumStrawberryGuavaCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda, Keza

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

Kamembe, RW · Anaerobic Natural

MediumMelonRaspberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
74
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

China, Kaku

Expect Green Apple, Lime, and Caramel from this washed.

CN · Washed

MediumAppleLimeCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.85/oz
Out of stock

Kenya, Githembe

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

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

MediumGooseberryAppleBlackcurrant+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.85/oz
Out of stock

Kenya, Kiganjo AA

Washed lot with Blackberry, Orange, and Rosehip in the cup.

Kiambu County, KE · Washed

MediumBlackberryOrangeRose
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.85/oz
Out of stock

China, Aqi Badu

Expect Strawberry, Caramel, and Wafer from this natural.

Yunnan, CN · Natural

MediumStrawberryCaramelGrain
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

China, Fuyan

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

CN · Natural

MediumCherryGrapeBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia, Yukro

Washed lot with Pomelo, Red Plum, and Black Tea in the cup.

Jimma, ET · Washed

MediumGrapefruitPlumBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia, Buku

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

Guji, ET · Natural

MediumPeachStrawberryPassion Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Burundi, Migoti

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

Bujumbura, BI · Washed

MediumRed CurrantVanillaBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

China, Banka

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

Yunnan, CN · Natural

MediumGrapeAppleGrain
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$2.03/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Los Guacharos

Anaerobic Washed lot with Raspberry, Redcurrant, and Floral in the cup.

Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed

MediumRaspberryRed CurrantFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Guatemala, Gascon Gesha

Expect Lemon Sherbet, White Grape, and Oolong Tea from this anaerobic washed.

Antigua, GT · Anaerobic Washed

Medium-LightLemonGrapeTea Like
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$10.22/oz
Out of stock

Ethiopia, Gerse

Natural lot with Raspberry, Peach, and Mandarin in the cup.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural

RaspberryPeachTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
73
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Gaitania

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

Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural

MediumPlumBlackcurrantViolet
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.91/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Planadas

Expect Red Apple, Dark Chocolate, and Caramel from this washed.

Tolima, CO · Washed

MediumAppleDark ChocolateCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Myanmar, The Lady

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

Shan State, MM · Honey Carbonic Maceration

MediumRed CurrantCaramelNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.55/oz
Out of stock

Colombia, Aponte

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

Narino, CO · Anaerobic Honey

MediumRaspberryAppleNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Rwanda, Buki

Expect Caramel, Lemon, and Floral from this honey.

Kamembe, RW · Honey

MediumCaramelLemonFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
72
$1.79/oz
Out of stock

Christmas Blend

Anaerobic Washed lot with Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.

HN · Anaerobic Washed

CinnamonStrawberryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71
$1.62/oz
Out of stock

Peru, Finca El Morito

Expect Black Currant, Apple, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.

San Jose de Lourdes, PE · Washed

MediumBlack CurrantAppleMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70
$1.61/oz
Out of stock

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