This rare Mokka coffee is grown at 2000 meters altitude at the Jardines del Encanto farm in Quindío, Colombia. Produced by Felipe Arcila, this coffee is processed using a 48-hour slow natural fermentation method. The cup profile is characterized by vibrant fruit notes of raspberry, complemented by rich cacao and warm cinnamon, with a buttery body. Mokka is a historic Yemeni cultivar known for its tiny, pearl-like beans and exceptional quality.
Kiss the Hippo launched in 2018 as London's first carbon negative coffee roastery. Every coffee they sell is certified organic by the Soil Association and certified carbon negative, with reforestation projects in Colombia, Madagascar, Zambia, and Nepal through a partnership with Swiss nonprofit On A Mission. They pay farmers at least 50% above Fair Trade prices, often double. The roastery has won the UK Barista Championships three times, with victories by Joshua Tarlo in 2018, Paul Ross in 2019, and Paul Ross again in 2020 and now supplies seven London café locations. Sustainability extends to fully compostable pods, recyclable packaging, a Living Wage commitment, and a partnership with bio bean that turns used grounds into biofuels.
