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Kiss the Hippo Coffee

London, LondonPrices in GBPkissthehippo.com
Coffees in catalog
13
Also available
10
Avg Northscore
65.6
Reddit sentiment
80/100
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Roaster signals

Apply to every lot from this roaster.

  • Reddit80/100weight 18%
  • YouTubeweight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 13 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%
  • Transparencynot on file · weight 5%

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, reputable UK roaster. They are frequently grouped alongside other respected specialty roasters and are noted for offering rare, experimental, and high-quality beans like Eugenioides. Community members view them as a "must-try" brand, and their presence in home setups is often associated with a premium aesthetic.

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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

13 in stock · 118 archived

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Low Caf
67

Anaerobic Honey / Process Details: lot with Chamomile, Chestnut, and Honey in the cup.

Equatoria, SS / Anaerobic Honey / Process Details:

MediumChamomileChestnutHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.56/oz
Donna Blend
61

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

Natural

Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.38/oz

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Archived (118)
Burundi, Ninga Honey
74

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

Kayanza Province, BI / Anaerobic Honey

MediumHoneyBlack TeaRaspberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
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
$2.16/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
$2.04/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
$1.56/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
$1.56/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
$1.92/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
$2.04/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
$1.80/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
$1.92/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
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda, Keza
67

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

Kamembe, RW / Anaerobic Natural

MediumMelonRaspberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/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
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
Brazil, Nossa Senhora67

Clementine, Milk Chocolate, and Melon on a anaerobic natural build.

Minas Gerais, BR / Anaerobic Natural

MediumTangerineMelonMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.86/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
$1.86/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
$1.92/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
$2.04/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia, Buku
66

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

Guji, ET / Natural

MediumPeachStrawberryPassion Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/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
$1.80/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
$1.80/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
$1.56/oz
Out of stock
Colombia, Gaitania
65

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

Tolima, CO / Anaerobic Natural

MediumPlumBlackcurrantViolet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Christmas Blend
64

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

HN / Anaerobic Washed

CinnamonStrawberryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.62/oz
Out of stock
Peru, Finca El Morito
64

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

San Jose de Lourdes, PE / Washed

MediumBlack CurrantAppleMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.62/oz
Out of stock

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