This Kenya coffee is grown by Thiririka Farmers Cooperative Society in Kiambu County. It features SL28, SL34 and Batian cultivars, washed and wet-fermented processing, with cherries harvested October–December at an altitude of 1600–1800 meters. The lot is graded AA and noted for vibrant acidity and a sweet finish, with flavor notes of Blackcurrant, Green Apple, and Caramel.
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.
