Product Description Producer Arley Vargas Cultivar Striped Bourbon Process Natural (Double Fermentation) Location Palestina, Huila, Colombia Altitude 1,600 - 1,800 masl Harvest 2026 Mitaca crop Expect notes of Black Cherry, Melon, Cacao We're delighted to release a new natural-processed coffee from La Piragua in Palestina, Huila, produced by Arley Vargas alongside his father Alexander. Grown between 1,600 and 1,800 masl on a 10-hectare farm where the family champions regenerative practices, this lot showcases Striped Bourbon, a striking variety distinguished by red cherries streaked with orange. Long believed to be a natural mutation of Red Bourbon, recent genetic testing has revealed something far more surprising: Striped Bourbon shares closer lineage with Gesha than with traditional Bourbon, helping explain the floral complexity and aromatic intensity that sets it apart in the cup. Picked at peak ripeness using Brix measurements, the coffee undergoes Arley's signature double fermentation: 72 hours oxidised, then 98 hours anaerobic in barrels with degassing valves, before slow-drying over 15 to 20 days. Intense yet refined, this lot has notes of black cherry, melon, and cacao. Roast type 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 UNIQUE & INTERESTING: Boundary-pushing coffee unlike anything you’ve tried before. Learn More SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 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. Save up to 20% on every order, with free, letterbox-friendly delivery within the UK. Easy-to-manage subscriptions: change, skip or cancel at any time. Subscribe Now KISS THE HIPPO CARES 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 SHIPPING INFO **UK Orders: **For UK orders, we offer the following shipping options to choose from. **Orders under £50: **Standard Carbon Neutral Delivery (Royal Mail) 2-3 working days: £4.50 DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: £3.50 **Orders over £50: **Express Carbon Neutral Delivery (DHL) 1-2 working days: FREE DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: FREE Free Shipping on all UK Subscription orders. For International orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via DHL Express. For EU orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via Royal Mail. **Custom Duties and Import VAT **Please note, when a package is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and/or fees imposed by the destination country. These charges will typically be due once the shipped goods arrive at the country of destination, so we do our best to estimate them at checkout instead.

Product Description Producer Arley Vargas Cultivar Striped Bourbon Process Natural (Double Fermentation) Location Palestina, Huila, Colombia Altitude 1,600 - 1,800 masl Harvest 2026 Mitaca crop Expect notes of Black Cherry, Melon, Cacao We're delighted to release a new natural-processed coffee from La Piragua in Palestina, Huila, produced by Arley Vargas alongside his father Alexander. Grown between 1,600 and 1,800 masl on a 10-hectare farm where the family champions regenerative practices, this lot showcases Striped Bourbon, a striking variety distinguished by red cherries streaked with orange. Long believed to be a natural mutation of Red Bourbon, recent genetic testing has revealed something far more surprising: Striped Bourbon shares closer lineage with Gesha than with traditional Bourbon, helping explain the floral complexity and aromatic intensity that sets it apart in the cup. Picked at peak ripeness using Brix measurements, the coffee undergoes Arley's signature double fermentation: 72 hours oxidised, then 98 hours anaerobic in barrels with degassing valves, before slow-drying over 15 to 20 days. Intense yet refined, this lot has notes of black cherry, melon, and cacao. Roast type 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 UNIQUE & INTERESTING: Boundary-pushing coffee unlike anything you’ve tried before. Learn More SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 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. Save up to 20% on every order, with free, letterbox-friendly delivery within the UK. Easy-to-manage subscriptions: change, skip or cancel at any time. Subscribe Now KISS THE HIPPO CARES 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 SHIPPING INFO **UK Orders: **For UK orders, we offer the following shipping options to choose from. **Orders under £50: **Standard Carbon Neutral Delivery (Royal Mail) 2-3 working days: £4.50 DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: £3.50 **Orders over £50: **Express Carbon Neutral Delivery (DHL) 1-2 working days: FREE DHL Parcel Pickup 2-3 working days: FREE Free Shipping on all UK Subscription orders. For International orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via DHL Express. For EU orders, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Orders will be sent via Royal Mail. **Custom Duties and Import VAT **Please note, when a package is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and/or fees imposed by the destination country. These charges will typically be due once the shipped goods arrive at the country of destination, so we do our best to estimate them at checkout instead.