Kiss the Hippo
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Colombia, El Cozo
ACIDITY
BODY
| Producer |
Jose Vicente Ordonez Ortiz |
| Farm/Mill |
El Cozo |
| Cultivar |
Castillo |
| Process |
Double Fermentation Washed |
| Location |
Alban, Narino |
| Altitude | 2000 masl |
| Harvest |
January 2025 |
Expect notes of Floral, Raspberry, Panela.
El Cozo, a small 2-hectare farm in the town of Albán, is expertly tended by José Vicente Ordoñez Ortiz. This area is blessed with a consistently mild and stable climate, partly due to the farm's high altitude of over 2000 masl. The average temperature hovers around 18°C, creating an optimal environment for the slow maturation of coffee cherries. This extended development period is a critical factor, allowing the coffee beans to absorb a greater concentration of nutrients from the soil. Consequently, the beans develop a more complex, nuanced, and profound flavour profile.
José selectively picks only perfectly ripe cherries, ensuring optimal sugar content and flavour potential, followed by a water flotation phase to further remove underripe cherries. Following this initial sorting, the cherries undergo a primary fermentation stage, remaining in their cherry form for 24 hours. This initial anaerobic fermentation within the cherry contributes to the development of unique aromatic compounds. Subsequently, the coffee cherries are carefully depulped, separating the beans from the fruit. The beans, still encased in their mucilage, are then subjected to a secondary, extended fermentation period of 80 hours under water. This prolonged submerged fermentation allows for a controlled breakdown of the mucilage, further intensifying the flavours and contributing to the coffee's signature complexity. After the fermentation stages are complete, the coffee undergoes a thorough double washing process to remove any residual mucilage and ensure cleanliness.
We don’t label our coffee as espresso or filter. Instead, for each coffee we create a unique roasting profile, designed to bring out the best flavours from its origin, farm and milling method. That’s why, instead, we label our coffee based on the experience it brings to the cup.
COFFEE EXPERIENCES
MELLOW & BALANCED: Accessible, low acidity coffee for gentle enjoyment.
Coffee however you choose. Available in 250g or 1kg bags.
Our selection of coffees: George Street Blend, Donna Blend, Roaster's Choice Single Origin or Decaf. In Whole Bean or Ground.
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We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, to roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company – all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products are certified carbon negative. And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people. Read More
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Kiss the Hippo at home
Organic and delicious coffees and coffee pods, sustainably sourced and roasted. Dispatched fresh after roasting and delivered straight through your letterbox. You’re in full control of your deliveries - delay or cancel anytime.
KISS THE HIPPO CARES
We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company, with all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products certified carbon negative.
And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people.
KISS THE HIPPO CARES
We believe that coffee can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re proud to source ethically, roast responsibly, and to be a totally carbon negative coffee company, with all of our coffees, coffee pods and coffee products certified carbon negative.
And that’s not the only thing we’re doing to protect our planet, and our people.
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