Direct Trade +
Direct Trade +
Brew at home!
Direct Trade
Specialty Coffee
We have six specialty coffee shops across Cardiff, serving our signature direct-trade coffee, Finca El Corozo, along with a rotating lineup of guest coffees.
Direct trade for KIN+ILK is much more than skipping out the middle man. We visit Fernando every year to strengthen our relationship and build trust. When the market price is low we still pay high, the aim is creating a sustainable partnership where the producer can give back to their local community and we can offer the best quality coffee.
Finca El Corozo is a farm situated on the slopes of Ilamatepec, a volcano located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. The area was decimated by a volcanic eruption in 2005 - covering the farm in over a foot of volcanic ash.
Fernando Lima has been passionately farming coffee for over 45 years, earning numerous Cup of Excellence awards for his exceptional coffee. He specialises in the production of the highest-quality washed coffees at his processing mill Finca Serbia. Fernando's expertise and meticulous attention to detail shines through in every bean.
Fernando The ‘Don’ Lima
El Corozo Geisha
We are incredibly excited to be offering the very special El Corozo Geisha. On our most recent visit to the farm we saw the incredible yields that Fernando Lima has achieved at El Corozo with his geisha plants. We had to get this at KIN+ILK and show off his best coffee.
Buy Finca El Corozo
Malted biscuit | Orange Peel | Dark Chocolate Truffle
Brewing at home?
Looking to master the perfect brew at home? Whether you're a pour-over pro or hoping to make espresso in the comfort of your kitchen, our head of coffee has crafted the ultimate guide just for you!
Every year we get to visit Finca El Corozo
Each year, we visit Finca El Corozo to source coffee directly from producer Fernando Lima, thanks to the incredible team at Clifton Coffee, who roast our beans to perfection. Check out Clifton’s 2024 Origin Trip video!