The Tale Behind the Taste
Ethiopia, Guatemala, Colombia, and Sumatra
Velvet Hippo is our signature medium roast—a carefully crafted blend that balances sweetness, body, and brightness. Coffees from Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Sumatra come together to create a cup that's approachable enough for every morning, yet layered with the complexity specialty coffee lovers appreciate.
Colombia – Huila
Small family farms in Pitalito, Huila provide the foundation of the blend. Grown between 1,500 and 1,800 meters and fully washed, these coffees contribute sweetness, balance, and notes of milk chocolate, caramel, vanilla, and roasted almond.
Guatemala – Huehuetenango
Our Guatemala coffee comes from the La Morena Program, an initiative supporting women coffee producers across Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz. Grown at elevations up to 2,000 meters, these washed coffees bring sweetness, gentle acidity, and remarkable balance.
Ethiopia – Guji
Natural processed coffees from the Danbi Udo station in Ethiopia's Guji region are grown between 1,950 and 2,200 meters beneath native shade trees. They contribute delicate fruit character, floral aromatics, and exceptional clarity, adding brightness and elegance to the blend.
Sumatra – Aceh
Wet-hulled coffees from Aceh are produced by smallholder farmers in one of the world's most distinctive coffee-growing regions. They provide body, earthy sweetness, subtle cedar, warm spice, and a long, comforting finish.
Crafted for Balance
Colombia provides sweetness and structure. Guatemala adds elegance and balance. Ethiopia contributes brightness and complexity. Sumatra delivers body and depth. Together they create a smooth, layered cup that showcases the character of each origin.
Roasted to a medium profile, Velvet Hippo is equally at home as drip coffee, pour-over, French press, espresso, or cold brew.
Coffee at a Glance
- Altitude: 1200 to 2200 meters
- Processing :