Kiss the Hippo

Recorded answer text · Google AI Overviews · 25 October 2026

!Cool Beans: London's best coffee shops London has a vibrant specialty coffee scene featuring micro-roasteries, historic storefronts, and on-site roasting spaces.

### Top Coffee Roasters & Cafés in London

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 Coffee roastery Closed London Call Directions Website

- Address: 4 Chapel Market, London N1 9EZ - Highlights: Housed in an old laundrette, this family-run spot roasts and packs organic beans on-site. They also specialize in freshly ground Turkish coffee. - Price Range: £1-£10 per drink/bag

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 £1-10 Coffee shop Closed London Order Directions Website

- Address: 24 New Row, London WC2N 4LA (Covent Garden) / 36 Berners St, London W1T 3LY (Fitzrovia) - Highlights: A carbon-negative specialty roastery and café using organic, ethically sourced beans. Known for seasonal lattes, V60 pour-overs, and house-made nut milks. - Price Range: £3.50-£5.30 per drink - Website: Visit Kiss the Hippo Coffee to browse bean subscriptions or find store locations.

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 £1-10 Coffee shop Closed London Directions Website

- Address: Arc House, 36 Maltby St, London SE1 3PA - Highlights: A prominent London roastery and mini-chain specializing in single-origin, in-house roasted coffees, artisan pastries, and brunch plates. - Price Range: £1-£10

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 £1-10 Coffee shop Closed London Order Call Directions Website

- Address: 58 Redchurch St, London E2 7DP - Highlights: An industrial-chic East London hub roasting hot-air specialty blends like Browns Mill Organic and The Good Brew. - Price Range: £1-£10

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 £1-10 Coffee shop Closed London Call Directions Website

- Address: 27 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9EU / 2 Park St, London SE1 9AB - Highlights: A legendary London institution operating since 1978, sourcing single-farm and cooperative beans from around the world with long-standing producer relationships. - Price Range: £1-£10

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 Coffee roastery Closed London Call Directions Website

- Address: Tottenham, North London - Highlights: Established in 2011, they focus on a light roast philosophy and source high-altitude seasonal crops from places like Colombia, Guatemala, and Myanmar. - Website: Explore training courses and bean inventories via Terrone & Co..

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 £1-10 Coffee shop Closed London Directions Website

- Address: Hackney Wick, East London - Highlights: Small-batch independent roaster focusing on transparent, traceable supply chains with vibrant single-origin beans (such as Colombian washed and Ethiopian micro-lots). - Website: Order whole-bean bags and check offerings at The Roasting Shed.

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 25 October 2026

If you're looking for the best single-origin coffee in the UK, I'd prioritise specialist roasters that publish the farm or producer, origin, variety, processing method and tasting notes - rather than simply buying a bag labelled “single origin”.

The best choice depends on whether you prefer fruity, floral coffees, chocolatey espresso or a balanced everyday brew, and whether you want whole beans or pre-ground coffee.

## My top 4 UK picks

!Brewing Los Altos with Origin Coffee | 20 Year Series

## 1\. Origin Coffee - Los Altos

(Best overall starting point)

Around £12.50 per 250g

A strong choice for specialty coffee with a focus on sourcing and quality. Origin is a respected Cornwall-founded roaster, and Los Altos is a good place to start exploring its single-origin range. uk-coffee-reviews.com

Shop Los Altos

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## 2\. RAVE Coffee - Guatemala Santa Elisa No. 370

£9.95 · 250g

My pick for a more affordable specialty option. RAVE offers a broad rotating selection of origins, making it easy to experiment without spending premium prices. www.balancejournal.co

Shop this coffee

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!Kiss the Hippo Coffee - Colombian Single Origin Coffee - Jardines Del Eden, Red Gesha

## 3\. Kiss the Hippo Coffee

Premium specialty coffee

Worth exploring if you want carefully selected single-origin coffees and a premium coffee experience. Check the current offering for the origin and roast profile you prefer.

Explore Kiss the Hippo

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!Clifton Coffee Review: Tried, Tested, Honest Verdict - Balance Journal

## 4\. Clifton Coffee Roasters

Best to explore for filter coffee

A good option if you enjoy clean, delicate, floral and fruity flavours, particularly in pour-over coffee. Its single-origin range changes with availability. balancecoffee.co.uksingleorigindna.co.ukroasterlist.co.uk

Explore Clifton Coffee

## Which coffee should you actually buy?

My recommendation is to start with Origin Coffee, unless you have a particular taste or brewing method in mind.

- Chocolate, nuts and caramel\: look for Brazil or a chocolate-forward Colombian coffee. - Fruity, berry-like and sweet\: try a naturally processed Ethiopian coffee. - Floral, citrusy and tea-like\: look for washed Ethiopian or Kenyan beans. - Espresso with milk\: choose a medium-roasted single origin with chocolate, caramel or stone-fruit notes.

For context, single-origin coffees are seasonal, so the best individual bag can change as new harvests arrive. balancecoffee.co.uksingleorigindna.co.ukroasterlist.co.uk

One question so I can narrow this down to the best bag for you\: how do you make your coffee?

1\. Brewing method

Espresso machine

Bean-to-cup machine

Cafetière / French press

Pour-over / AeroPress

Moka pot

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2\. Preferred taste

Chocolatey and smooth

Fruity and sweet

Floral and complex

Strong and bold

Open to anything

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3\. Budget per 250g

Under £10

£10-15

£15-25

£25+ for something exceptional

[Find my best coffee]

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 25 October 2026

The best UK coffee blend depends on your taste and brewing method, but these are strong picks:

- Best overall: Kiss the Hippo George Street Blend - a balanced blend from Rwanda, Colombia and Peru, with chocolate, berry and butterscotch notes; suitable for espresso, pour-over and AeroPress. - Best everyday supermarket option: Grind House Blend - a versatile, accessible blend available through major UK supermarkets. - Best for milk drinks: Origin Resolute - stone-fruit, caramel and milk-chocolate flavours that work particularly well in cappuccinos and flat whites. - Best specialty espresso: Square Mile Sweetshop Espresso - a highly regarded option for espresso-machine users. - Best budget-friendly specialty blend: Rave Signature Blend - chocolate and almond flavours at a relatively low price. - Best traditional Italian-style espresso: Kimbo Crema Intensa - bold, dark-chocolate flavours and substantial crema. - Best supermarket beans: M&S Fairtrade Italian Coffee Beans - selected as The Independent's top supermarket coffee beans for 2026. - Best smooth, chocolatey blend: Balance Stability Blend - nutty and chocolate-led, designed for consistent everyday brewing.

Quick recommendation: choose Kiss the Hippo George Street for quality and versatility, Grind House for convenience and value, or Origin Resolute if you mainly drink coffee with milk. Freshly roasted whole beans, ground immediately before brewing, will generally taste better than pre-ground coffee.