72Red Apple, Candied Orange, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
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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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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
72Red Apple, Candied Orange, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
68Candied Peel, Apricot, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE / Washed
68Chocolate, Caramel, and Dried Fruit on a washed build.
Cartago, CR / Washed
67Strawberry, Orange, and Rose on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO / Carbonic Maceration
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Agave, Cacao Nib, and Plum in the cup.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
67Anaerobic Honey / Process Details: lot with Chamomile, Chestnut, and Honey in the cup.
Equatoria, SS / Anaerobic Honey / Process Details:
66Honey, Malt, and Chocolate on a washed build.
Cauca, CO / Washed
64Chocolate, Berries, and Butterscotch on a washed build.
PE / Washed
64Expect Pineapple, Caramel, and Funky from this anaerobic washed.
CO / Anaerobic Washed
64Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
64Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
62Expect Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Yellow Plum from this washed.
Cajamarca, PE / Washed
61Natural lot with Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Walnut in the cup.
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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 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 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.
74Expect Acacia Honey, Black Tea, and Raspberry from this anaerobic honey.
Kayanza Province, BI / Anaerobic Honey
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
69Mango, Strawberry, and Plum on a anaerobic natural build.
Guajiquiro, HN / Anaerobic Natural
69Expect Red Apple, Raisin, and Nutella from this washed.
La Paz, HN / Washed
69Strawberry, Elderflower, and Candied Lemon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
69Blackcurrant, Panela, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
69Expect Fermented Plum, Caramel, and Shortbread from this natural.
Quindio, CO / Natural
69Fresh Fig, Blackberry, and Floral on a natural build.
Chiriqui, PA / 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
69Clementine, Melon, and Black Tea on a washed build.
Guji, ET / Washed
69Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, and Persimmon on a anaerobic natural build.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
68Natural lot with Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
Matas de Minas, BR / Natural
68Natural lot with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Orange in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR / Natural
68Expect Yellow Plum, Hazelnut, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
Minas Gerais, Cabo Verde, BR / Washed
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
68Expect Raspberry, Lime, and Toffee from this anaerobic washed.
Narino, CO / Anaerobic Washed
68Blackcurrant, Toffee, and Vanilla on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Muscovado, Fig, and Blackcurrant Jam in the cup.
San Jose, CR / Anaerobic Natural
68Pomelo, Jasmine, and Pineapple Cubes on a washed build.
Cajamarca, PE / Washed
68Green Mango, Lemongrass, and Blueberry on a anaerobic washed build.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Washed
68Yuzu, Lemongrass, and Panela on a washed build.
Antioquia, CO / Washed
68Strawberry, Caramelised Peach, and Grape on a natural build.
Huila, CO / Natural
68Washed lot with Red Cherry, Pineapple, and Assam Tea in the cup.
Loja, EC / Washed
68Washed lot with Mandarin, Honey, and Lemon in the cup.
Guji, ET / Washed
68Floral, Raspberry, and Panela on a anaerobic washed build.
Narino, CO / Anaerobic Washed
68Natural lot with Yellow Plum, Nectarine, and Almond in the cup.
BR / Natural
68Expect Blackcurrant, Citrus Blossom, and Panela from this anaerobic washed.
Huila,, CO / Anaerobic Washed
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Raspberry, Nectarine, and Jasmine in the cup.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
68Honey lot with Almond, Date, and Açaí Berry in the cup.
Naranjo, CR / Honey
68Expect Blackcurrant, Apple Tart, and Chocolate from this washed.
Jaén, PE / Washed
68Fermented Plum, Raisin, and Shortbread on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO / Carbonic Maceration
68Expect Papaya, Jalapeño, and Blackcurrant from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
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
68Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Sultana, and Caramel in the cup.
La Paz, HN / Washed
68Anaerobic Natural lot with Watermelon, White Sugar, and Jasmine in the cup.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
68Natural lot with Creamy Peach, Lemon, and Floral in the cup.
Colasay, PE / Natural
67Expect Raspberry, White Grape, and Floral from this extended washed.
Quindío, CO / Extended Washed
67Expect Mandarin, Black Tea, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
La Paz, HN / Washed
67Expect Plum, Milk Chocolate, and Hazelnut from this natural.
São Paulo, BR / 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
67Blueberry, Strawberry, and Hazelnut on a natural build.
Huehuetenango, GT / Natural
67Expect Blackberry, Caramel, and Banana from this anaerobic natural.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Strawberry, Green Apple, and White Sugar from this anaerobic natural.
Guajiquiro, HN / Anaerobic Natural
67Ginger, Peach, and Jasmine on a washed build.
La Paz, HN / Washed
67Expect Hibiscus, Strawberry, and Rose Hip from this honey.
Cauca,, CO / Honey
67Apple Pie, Hibiscus, and Lemon Sherbet on a washed build.
Imbabura, Loja, EC / Washed
67Expect Papaya, Apricot, and Orange from this experimental.
Quindio, CO / Experimental
67Natural lot with Green Tea, Orange, and Jasmine in the cup.
Jinotega, NI / Natural
67Redcurrant, Rhubarb, and Brown Sugar on a washed build.
Kirinyaga County, KE / Washed
67Caramel, Sweet Chocolate, and Blueberry on a red honey build.
Turrialba, Cartago, CR / Red Honey
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Strawberry, Nutty, and Raisin in the cup.
Kamembe, RW / Anaerobic Natural
67Black Cherry, Cacao, and Walnut on a anaerobic natural build.
São Paulo, BR / Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Lemon, Victoria Plum, and Elderflower from this washed.
Pichincha, EC / Washed
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Papaya, Raspberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Minas Gerais, BR / Anaerobic Natural
67Anaerobic Washed lot with Mango, Passionfruit, and Jasmine in the cup.
Copey, Dota, CR / Anaerobic Washed
67Expect Melon, Raspberry, and Jasmine from this anaerobic natural.
Kamembe, RW / Anaerobic Natural
67Red Apple, Orange, and Floral on a washed build.
Kamembe, RW / Washed
67Orange, Nectarine, and Fudge on a washed build.
La Paz, HN / Washed
67Kaffir Lime, Peach, and Panela on a washed build.
Jaén, PE / Washed
67Anaerobic Washed lot with Grapefruit, Lime, and Floral in the cup.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Washed
67Natural lot with Strawberry, Guava, and Caramel Wafer in the cup.
Yunnan, CN / Natural
67Mandarin, Honey, and Mulberry on a washed build.
Guji, ET / Washed
67Expect Green Apple, Lime, and Caramel from this washed.
CN / Washed
67Marshmallow, Papaya, and Guava on a anaerobic natural build.
Valle del Cauca, CO / Anaerobic Natural
67Clementine, Milk Chocolate, and Melon on a anaerobic natural build.
Minas Gerais, BR / Anaerobic Natural
67Gooseberry, Green Apple, and Blackcurrant on a washed build.
Kiambu County, KE / Washed
67Washed lot with Blackberry, Orange, and Rosehip in the cup.
Kiambu County, KE / Washed
67Expect Tepache, Tamarind, and Cranberry from this anaerobic natural.
Quindio, CO / Anaerobic Natural
67Expect Membrillo, Lime, and Floral from this washed.
Cauca, CO / Washed
67Chocolate, Brown Sugar, and Peach on a white honey build.
Nuevo Oriente, GT / White Honey
67Expect Strawberry, Caramel, and Wafer from this natural.
Yunnan, CN / Natural
67Natural lot with Mango, Melon, and Jammy in the cup.
Chiriqui, PA / Natural
67Chocolate, Dried Mango, and Almond on a natural build.
Divinolandia, BR / Natural
67Natural lot with Red Currant, Raisin, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
BR / Natural
67Raspberry, Lime, and Jam on a carbonic maceration build.
Quindio, CO / Carbonic Maceration
67Expect Brown Sugar, Blackcurrant, and Almond from this washed.
Atitlan, GT / 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
67Anaerobic Natural lot with Mango, Fermented Pineapple, and Floral in the cup.
Huila, CO / Anaerobic Natural
67Strawberry, Caramel, and Rooibos on a anaerobic washed / process details build.
Armenia, CO / Anaerobic Washed / Process Details
67Washed lot with Pomelo, Red Plum, and Black Tea in the cup.
Jimma, ET / Washed
67Peach, Apricot, and Floral on a honey build.
Jimma, ET / Honey
67Washed lot with Boysenberry, Red Apple, and Lemon in the cup.
KE / Washed
67Nectarine, Cherry, and Peach on a washed build.
Kirinyaga, KE / Washed
66Washed lot with Stewed Plum, Herbaceous, and Apricot in the cup.
Cauca, CO / Washed
66Expect Red Grape, Red Apple, and Strawberry Wafer from this natural.
Yunnan, CN / Natural
66Expect Melon, Pecan, and Caramel from this natural.
Rwenzori Mountains, UG / 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
66Lemon, Raspberry, and Floral on a washed build.
Guji, ET / Washed
66Natural lot with Raspberry, Peach, and Mandarin in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET / Natural
66Apricot, Yuzu, and Jasmine on a natural build.
Jaén, PE / Natural
66Anaerobic Washed lot with Raspberry, Redcurrant, and Floral in the cup.
Huila,, CO / Anaerobic Washed
66Expect Red Currant, Vanilla, and Black Tea from this washed.
Bujumbura, BI / Washed
65Washed lot with Chocolate, Red Apple, and Orange in the cup.
Huila, CO / Washed
65Expect Caramel, Lemon, and Floral from this honey.
Kamembe, RW / Honey
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
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
65Expect Pomegranate, Peach, and Honey from this honey / washed.
CO / Honey / Washed
65Washed lot with Green Apple, Caramel, and Hazelnut in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE / Washed
64Expect Honeysuckle, Passionfruit, and Lemon from this anaerobic washed.
Loja, EC / Anaerobic Washed
64Anaerobic Washed lot with Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
HN / Anaerobic Washed
64Blueberry, Cashew, and Brown Sugar on a natural build.
La Paz, HN / Natural
64Expect Black Currant, Apple, and Milk Chocolate from this washed.
San Jose de Lourdes, PE / Washed
63Expect Strawberry, Guava, and Caramel Wafer from this washed.
CN / Washed
61Roaster flags Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
61Cupping notes point toward Blackberry, Orange, and Rosehip.
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