Coffee

Aji Washed

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Colombia
Process:
Anaerobic washed
Cultivar:
Aji Landrance
Flavours:
Blackcurrant, citrus blossom, panela

Comments

A pretty nice cup. Not getting as much juicy blackcurrant acidity as I would like.

Fazenda Matão

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Brazil
Process:
Anaerobic natural
Cultivar:
Arara
Flavours:
Black cherry, cacao, walnut

Aquiares Field Blend

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Costa Rica
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
H1 Centro-Americano
Flavours:
Chocolate, caramel, dried fruit

Diego Robelo

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Costa Rica
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
H1 Centro-Americano
Flavours:
Strawberry, raspberry, cookie dough

Namugowa

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Smith St
Origin:
Uganda
Process:
Washed, cherry skin co-ferment
Cultivar:
Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Flavours:
Cherry liquer, tangfastic haribo, cocoa nibs

Gomez Chiroso

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Colombia
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Chiroso
Flavours:
Grapefruit, lime, floral

Angelical Pacas

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Honduras
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Pacas
Flavours:
Orange, red apple, fudge

Manoso

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
Brazil
Process:
Honey
Cultivar:
Mundo novo
Flavours:
Apricot, creme brulee, hazelnut

Elisabete Martins

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
Brazil
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
Catuai
Flavours:
Dried mango, walnut, chocolate

Sirinya Farm

4.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
Thailand
Process:
Yeast fermentation, honey
Cultivar:
Bourbon, caturra, catimor
Flavours:
Guava, Elderflower cordial, Lime

Comments

This was a surprise! Really delicious cup. Light, fruity and floral.

Los Chelazos

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
El Salvador
Process:
Honey
Cultivar:
Pacas
Flavours:
Marmalade, berry, white chocolate

Migoti Hill

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
Burundi
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Red bourbon
Flavours:
Cherry cola, kiwi, grapefruit

Buku

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Ethiopia
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
Landrace
Flavours:
Peach, strawberry, passionfruit

Casa Loma

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Pact
Origin:
Colombia
Cultivar:
Pink Bourbon
Flavours:
Raspberry, cream, chocolate

Etiopes Field Blend

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Peru
Process:
Washed & wet fermentation
Cultivar:
Blend
Flavours:
Blood orange, brown sugar, dark chocolate

Comments

A perfectly good cup of coffee, but not fruity enough for my taste.

Giku

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Burundi
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Red bourbon
Flavours:
Rose, lemon, fudge

Makuriya Wako

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Redemption Roasters
Origin:
Ethiopia
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
Kurume
Flavours:
Blackcurrant, sherbert, pink grapefruit

Comments

The origin and flavour notes here are right up my street, but this coffee wasn't as exciting or tasty as I was expecting.

Gooseberry

4.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Formative
Origin:
Rumadamo, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
Walisha & Dega
Flavours:
Gooseberry, pineapple, strawberry, jasmine

Felicitas

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Workshop
Origin:
Peru
Process:
Anaerobic washed
Cultivar:
Typica
Flavours:
Persimmon, chirimoyas, fragrant herbs

Migoti

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Burundi
Process:
Washed, wet fermentation
Cultivar:
Red Bourbon
Flavours:
Redcurrant, vanilla and black tea

Comments

A perfectly nice cup, but nothing particularly exciting. Not overly fruity or acidic. Tea-like flavours definitely come out as it cools.

Finca Los Pinos

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Workshop
Origin:
Ecuador
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Caturra, Typica & Typica Mejorado
Flavours:
Pink grapefruit, lychee and elderflower

Maidy Bocanegra

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Workshop
Origin:
Colombia
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Castillo & Papayo
Flavours:
Apple, fig leaf and demerara sugar

Thimu AA

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Workshop
Origin:
Kenya
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Mixed
Flavours:
Pineapple, peach and redcurrant

Marcala Lenca

2.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Honduras
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Mixed
Flavours:
Milk Chocolate, sultana, caramel

Comments

The flavour profile of this coffee is not my preference. I prefer some fruitiness and acidity. Fro me this was perfectly fine cofffee, but nothing special.

Rugali

0 out of 5
Roaster:
Rave
Origin:
Rwanda
Process:
Anoxic Washed
Flavours:
Cranberry, nectarine, floral

Fernando Alfaro Natural Anaerobic

4.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Rave
Origin:
El Salvador
Process:
Natural Anaerobic
Cultivar:
Red Bourbon
Flavours:
Passionfruit, white grape, honey

Comments

Superb! Very balanced. A bit of citrus acidity tempered by the honey-sweetness. Thoroughly enjoyable cup. This was incredible over ice!

Fazenda Pinheiro

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Workshop
Origin:
Brazil
Process:
Dry processed
Cultivar:
Obatã
Flavours:
Honey, white chocolate, nougat

San Jeronimo Miramar

3.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Guatemala
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Pacamara
Flavours:
Brown Sugar, Blackcurrent, Almond

Comments

Never felt like I got the most out of this coffee. All my brews were acceptable and tasty, but not remarkable.

Sakicha

5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Ethiopia
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Landrace
Flavours:
Clementine, Melon, Black Tea

Comments

Loved this coffee. Similar tasting notes to the La Venus and just as delicious. The mix of the subtle fruity flavours, light acidity and lightness makes for a exceedingly tasty cup.

Burega Women's Microlot

3 out of 5
Roaster:
Rave
Origin:
Rwanda
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Bourbon
Flavours:
Nectarine, Dried fruit, Pekoe Tea

Comments

Wasn't blown away by this one. A nice, but perfectly average cup and I struggled to pick up the flavours from the tasting notes.

Planadas

2.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Colombia
Process:
Washed
Cultivar:
Typica, Castillo, Caturra
Flavours:
Red Apple, Dark Chocolate, Caramel

Comments

A nice coffeee, but didn't seem anything too special. I didn't really get any of the apple acidity in the cup, leaving it tasting a little flat. Probably didn't help that it was in a tasting pack with the Muchagara AA and theLa Venus and it was definitely overshadowed (for my tastes at least)

La Venus

4.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Nicaragua
Process:
Natural
Cultivar:
Java
Flavours:
Green Tea, Orange, Jasmine

Comments

Loved this coffee. Really interesting and different, and the falvours from the tatsing notes were all there. Light, floral and tea-like with a citrus sharpness.

Muchgara AA

4 out of 5
Roaster:
Kiss the Hippo
Origin:
Kenya
Process:
Washed, wet fermentation
Cultivar:
SL28, SL34, Ruiri 11
Flavours:
Redcurrant, Rhubarb, Brown Sugar

Bensa Sataweni

4.5 out of 5
Roaster:
Formative
Origin:
Ethiopia
Process:
Anoxic Natural

Comments

Stunningly delicious coffee! Bought a cup from formative on my way into work, and then returned on my way home for another and a bag of beans. Incredibly juicy, fruity and sweet.