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London’s First Carbon Negative Coffee Company Kiss the Hippo Launch Sixth Coffee Shop in Chelsea

LONDON 2023 – Kiss the Hippo, the award-winning speciality coffee shop and roastery, is thrilled to announce that they have opened a new location in Chelsea. Known for their house blend coffee, with tasting notes of chocolate, butterscotch and berries, Kiss the Hippo Chelsea opened its doors on Sloane Stanley’s Fulham Road on November 4th. To celebrate the launch, the first 100 customers through the door received a complimentary coffee. The location adds to their catalogue of London locations from their first site in Richmond through to their latest on Fitzrovia Corner.

Located at 285 Fulham Road, the new Kiss the Hippo café spans 600 square feet, boasting a minimalistic modern feel that exudes intentionality in every detail. Blending both aesthetics and performance, the state-of-the-art Kees Van Der Western Spirit Espresso Machine takes centre stage. The wider space is adorned with refined Kristina Dam Studio Japanese dining chairs, sleek Audo Copenhagen Danish furniture, and mood-setting lighting by Cedar and Moss. The ambience speaks volumes about the thought invested in creating a holistic coffee experience.

By serving premium, ethically sourced, and sustainably roasted coffees – Kiss the Hippo are committed to becoming a haven for coffee lovers in the Chelsea area. The signature George Street Blend of house espresso is sure to please, while the array of single-origin and decaf options cater to diverse preferences. The café will also offer a range of delectable pastries, cookies, focaccia’s and more. This year also marks five years since the first Kiss the Hippo café opened in Richmond which at the time also housed the coffee roastery on site. The years that followed have seen the hard-working and independent company win the UK Barista championships three times, and open multiple locations cementing them as a superior coffee brand of the era.

Always keeping taste at the forefront of their minds and for those who love to make their own coffee at home, the renowned coffee brand has compostable pods, coffee bags, equipment, a subscription service and coffee workshops such as a Latte art course and home brewing course, available.

The Creative Director at Kiss the Hippo, Maya Zara, says of the opening: “Everything we do here revolves around care – from how we meticulously source and roast our beans, to the thoughtful design of our spaces. We’re beyond excited to bring Chelsea the most delicious and sustainable coffee, handcrafted with passion and precision.”

Hannah Grievson, Property Director at Sloane Stanley, said: “Kiss the Hippo will be a solid addition to the Fulham Road. Not only does its unique concept appeal to consumers from a sustainability perspective, promoting itself as London’s first carbon-negative coffee company, but it delivers a bespoke retail element and boasts a strong community offer, mirroring the ethos of the Chelsea neighbourhood and wider Sloane Stanley Estate.”

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