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Are your coffees sourced from sustainable farming?

We work with dedicated farmers around the world who are committed to growing the best-tasting, most sustainable coffee possible. Our aim is to make the journey from farm to cup as direct, ethical, and sustainable as it can be. We pay a premium for qu

Do you have a special relationship with the farms you buy coffee from?

Absolutely. At Kiss the Hippo, we pride ourselves on the direct, long-term relationships we’ve built with many of our producing partners. We also work with trusted importers who share our values, allowing us to access high-quality, ethically sourced

Are your coffees Fair Trade or Organic?

We pay our farmers more than the Fair Trade rate — to ensure high quality and incentivise sustainable farming. Organic certification is often judged by a single standard: the absence of synthetic chemicals. While this is important, we believe sustain

Are your coffees seasonal?

Yes, our coffees are seasonal. We carefully select green coffee beans with distinctive characteristics, following the natural harvest cycles of the regions where they are grown. By sourcing from trusted producers/partners, we ensure that each batch i