Kiss The Hippo

We’re Kiss the Hippo, the UK‘s most innovative and sustainable specialty coffee company. We roast organic, planet-friendly coffee at our roastery in London, then send it out to discerning coffee drinkers worldwide.

Best for: Espresso Light roasts
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Kiss the Hippo — coffee roaster

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What Kiss the Hippo Coffee Tastes Like

Kiss the Hippo's coffees lean floral and sweet, with caramel providing a soft backbone and bright red fruit — raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant — threading through much of the range.

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About Kiss the Hippo

We’re Kiss the Hippo, London‘s most innovative and sustainable specialty coffee company. We roast organic, planet-friendly coffee at our state-of-the-art roastery in London, then send it out to discerning coffee drinkers across the UK and beyond. We opened our roastery in 2018, and from day one it’s been a hub of sustainable innovation. Since then, we won the UK Barista Championships twice which is a humble reflection of our perfectionist ethos. Kiss the Hippo's ultimate aim is to be regarded as the superior coffee brand of its era.

Kiss the Hippo roasts with a clear leaning toward brightness and fruit, ranging from the clean red berry and stone fruit notes that run through much of their South American selection to more florally complex, citrus-edged East African profiles. Chocolate and caramel appear regularly as grounding elements, but rarely dominate — the range tilts toward the expressive rather than the comforting. Drinkers who enjoy coffees with clarity, lift, and a sense of place will find a lot to explore here.

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All Roasts by Kiss the Hippo (119)

Strawberry roasts (8)

Blackcurrant roasts (6)

Chocolate roasts (6)

Raspberry roasts (6)

Mango roasts (4)

Green apple roasts (3)

Red apple roasts (3)

Lemon roasts (3)

Peach roasts (3)

Papaya roasts (3)

Melon roasts (2)

Redcurrant roasts (2)

Red currant roasts (2)

Pomelo roasts (2)

Caramel roasts (2)

Mandarin roasts (2)

Plum roasts (2)

Yellow plum roasts (2)

Blackberry roasts (2)

Gooseberry roasts (2)

Fermented plum roasts (2)

Milk chocolate roasts (2)

Other roasts (50)

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Kiss the Hippo — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiss the Hippo coffee taste like?
Kiss the Hippo coffees are known for Floral, Caramel, and Raspberry notes. These characteristics appear consistently across their range of 119 roasts.
Is Kiss the Hippo a good coffee roaster?
Kiss the Hippo is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Gourmet Coffee London, based on community reviews across 3 roasts.
Where can I buy Kiss the Hippo coffee?
Kiss the Hippo coffee is available at 5 coffee shops in London, including Kiss the Hippo - George St, Kiss the Hippo - Margaret St, and Kiss the Hippo - Spitalfields.
Does Kiss the Hippo offer decaf coffee?
Kiss the Hippo does not currently have any decaf roasts listed on Gourmet Coffee London.
What types of coffee does Kiss the Hippo offer?
Kiss the Hippo offers Omni and Espresso roasts. Browse their full range of 119 roasts on this page.