Kiss the Hippo: coffee that goes beyond fair trade
London-based roastery Kiss the Hippo is a brand that places these values at the heart of its business, combining speciality coffee with a strong commitment to farmers, employees and the planet.
The company visits farms each year to check that farmers and workers are being treated fairly and that ethical practices are being maintained. Rather than relying only on certifications, these visits allow the business to better understand the people and communities behind each coffee bean.
Avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing.
Swishing coffee grounds into sinks could clog drains, so use a SinkShield. Unless you have a food waste bin, just bin coffee grounds (and tea leaves) to avoid caffeine harming compost creatures.
Available origins include:
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Ethiopia
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Peru
- Rwanda
For those who prefer pods, the Decaf Pods offer flavours of dark chocolate, toffee and Brazil nut. These pods are not compatible with Nespresso® Vertuo machines, so it is worth checking your coffee machine before purchasing. Again, bin coffee pods (caffeine could harm compost creatures).
Recycling cold brew cans (wildlife-friendly)
Kiss the Hippo also offers ready-to-drink (some are vegan) canned cold brew coffee. When recycling cans, small actions can help protect wildlife.
Before putting a can into recycling, push the ring-pull back over the opening. Then step on top of cans to pinch inner rims together, to stop wildlife getting trapped at landfills.
